Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Southern Europe, Western Europe
  
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
  
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-3
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
  
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
White, 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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
  
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Less Watering
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
  
No pruning needed
  
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
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
  
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
  
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
  
ARUM italicum
  
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
  
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
  
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
  
इतालवी एरम
  
In German
Narzissen
  
Italienisch Arum
  
In French
Narcissus
  
Arum italienne
  
In Spanish
Narcissus
  
Arum italiana
  
In Greek
Not Available
  
Ιταλικά Arum
  
In Portuguese
Narcissus
  
Arum italiano
  
In Polish
Narcyz
  
włoski Arum
  
In Latin
Narcissus
  
Italian Arum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Amaryllidaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Narcissus
  
Areae
  
Clade
Monocotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Lilioideae
  
Aroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jonquil and Italian Arum
Season and care of Jonquil and Italian Arum is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Italian Arum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Italian Arum season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Italian Arum is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Italian Arum Physical Information
Jonquil and Italian Arum physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Italian Arum are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Care of Jonquil and Italian Arum
Care of Jonquil and Italian Arum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed and Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Italian Arum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.