Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Blackwort
In German
Narzissen
Blackwort
In French
Narcissus
Blackwort
In Spanish
Narcissus
Blackwort
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Blackwort
In Polish
Narcyz
Blackwort
In Latin
Narcissus
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Symphytum
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Boraginoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Comfrey. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Comfrey 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 Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Comfrey
Season and care of Jonquil and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Comfrey season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Comfrey Physical Information
Jonquil and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Comfrey are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Jonquil and Comfrey
Care of Jonquil and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.