Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
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World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Brown
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
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Does not require regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune to control growth, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
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Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
woven into the covering of tatami mats
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
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Soft Rush
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Soft Rush
In German
Narzissen
Soft Rush
In French
Narcissus
Soft Rush
In Spanish
Narcissus
Soft Rush
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Soft Rush
In Polish
Narcyz
Soft Rush
In Latin
Narcissus
Soft Rush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Jonquil and Common Rush
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Common Rush? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Common Rush. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Common Rush doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Common Rush 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 Common Rush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Common Rush
Season and care of Jonquil and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Common Rush season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Common Rush Physical Information
Jonquil and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Common Rush are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Common Rush
Care of Jonquil and Common Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.