Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
meadows, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Pink, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the 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
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, 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
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
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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 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
DIANTHUS
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Dianthus
In German
Narzissen
Dianthus
In French
Narcissus
Dianthus
In Spanish
Narcissus
Dianthus
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Dianthus
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Dianthus
In Polish
Narcyz
Dianthus
In Latin
Narcissus
Dianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Caryophylloideae
Season and Care of Jonquil and Dianthus
Season and care of Jonquil and Dianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Dianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Dianthus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Dianthus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Dianthus Physical Information
Jonquil and Dianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Dianthus are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
- Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Jonquil and Dianthus
Care of Jonquil and Dianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.