Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
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Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
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
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
Prune in early summer, 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
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, 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, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Narzissen
Heidekraut
In French
Narcissus
bruyère
In Spanish
Narcissus
brezo
In Greek
νάρκισσος
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Narcissus
urze
In Latin
Narcissus
Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Jonquil and Heather
Season and care of Jonquil and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Heather season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Jonquil and Heather Physical Information
Jonquil and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Heather are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Heather
Care of Jonquil and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.