Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
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, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
ह्यचीन्थ
In German
Narzissen
Hyazinthe
In French
Narcissus
jacinthe
In Spanish
Narcissus
jacinto
In Greek
Not Available
υάκινθος
In Portuguese
Narcissus
jacinto
In Latin
Narcissus
et hyacinthinas,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Hyacinthus
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Jonquil and Hyacinth
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Hyacinth? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Hyacinth. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Hyacinth doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Hyacinth
Season and care of Jonquil and Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Hyacinth season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Hyacinth is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Hyacinth Physical Information
Jonquil and Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Hyacinth are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Hyacinth
Care of Jonquil and Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.