Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, 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
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Oleaster
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
इलेगनस
In German
Narzissen
Elaeagnus
In French
Narcissus
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Narcissus
Elaeagnus
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Narcyz
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Narcissus
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jonquil and Elaeagnus
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Elaeagnus? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Elaeagnus. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Elaeagnus doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Elaeagnus 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 Elaeagnus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Jonquil and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Elaeagnus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Jonquil and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Jonquil and Elaeagnus
Care of Jonquil and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.