Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Alternate Days
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
China Aster
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
चीन एस्टर
In German
Narzissen
China Aster
In French
Narcissus
Chine Aster
In Spanish
Narcissus
aster de China
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Κίνα Aster
In Portuguese
Narcissus
China Aster
In Polish
Narcyz
Chiny Aster
In Latin
Narcissus
Sinis Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Narcissus
Callistephus
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Jonquil and China Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and China Aster? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and China Aster. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and China Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and China Aster has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jonquil and China Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and China Aster
Season and care of Jonquil and China Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and China Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and China Aster season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for China Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and China Aster Physical Information
Jonquil and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and China Aster are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
- China Aster leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and China Aster
Care of Jonquil and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.