Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
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Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Requires 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Desert Willow
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Narzissen
Wüsten Weide
In French
Narcissus
desert Willow
In Spanish
Narcissus
Desert Willow
In Greek
νάρκισσος
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Willow deserto
In Polish
Narcyz
desert Willow
In Latin
Narcissus
desert Willow
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Chilopsis
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jonquil and Desert Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Desert Willow? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Desert Willow. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Desert Willow doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Desert Willow
Season and care of Jonquil and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Desert Willow season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Desert Willow Physical Information
Jonquil and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Desert Willow are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Desert Willow
Care of Jonquil and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Desert Willow pruning is done 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 Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.