Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 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
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Black Walnut Toxicity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Narcissus
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Daffodil
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
हलका पीला
In German
Narzissen
Narzisse
In French
Narcissus
Jonquille
In Spanish
Narcissus
Narciso
In Greek
Not Available
ασφόδελος
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Abrótea
In Latin
Narcissus
Asphodelus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Narcissus
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Narcisseae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Daffodil
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Daffodil? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Daffodil. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Daffodil doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Daffodil 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 Daffodil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Daffodil
Season and care of Jonquil and Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Daffodil season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daffodil is Acidic.
Jonquil and Daffodil Physical Information
Jonquil and Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Daffodil are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
- Daffodil leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Daffodil
Care of Jonquil and Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed and Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.