Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Iris
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Dwarf Iris
In German
Narzissen
Zwergiris
In French
Narcissus
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Narcissus
Enano Iris
In Greek
νάρκισσος
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Narcyz
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Narcissus
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Dwarf Iris. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Jonquil and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Dwarf Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Jonquil and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Jonquil and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Jonquil and Dwarf Iris
Care of Jonquil and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.