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About Jonquil and Herb Robert

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual or Biennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs

Origin

-
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Types

narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Geranium robertianum

Number of Varieties

1501
0 40000
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Habitat

Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Shaded sites, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
9 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22
21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm25.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

7.60 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Peach
Pink, Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green
Red, Green, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Arrowhead

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Transplanting
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Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Moderate
Average Water

In Spring

Less Watering
Average Water

In Winter

Less Watering
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Do not prune during shooting season
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
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Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost
Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
-

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Provides ground cover
Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
GERANIUM robertianum

Common Name

Jonquil, Jonquilla
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

In Hindi

नरगिस (फूल)
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

In German

Narzissen
Kraut Robert

In French

Narcissus
herbe à Robert

In Spanish

Narcissus
hierba de San Roberto

In Greek

νάρκισσος
βότανο Robert

In Portuguese

Narcissus
erva robert

In Polish

Narcyz
herb robert

In Latin

Narcissus
Robertus herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales
Geraniales

Family

Amaryllidaceae
Geraniaceae

Genus

Narcissus
Geranium

Clade

Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

Lilioideae
-

Number of Species

2575
1 27800
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Properties of Jonquil and Herb Robert

Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Herb Robert. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Jonquil and Herb Robert

Season and care of Jonquil and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Herb Robert season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Jonquil and Herb Robert Physical Information

Jonquil and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Herb Robert are as follows:

  • Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach

  • Jonquil leaf color: Green

  • Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose

  • Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Jonquil and Herb Robert

Care of Jonquil and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.