Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark 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 Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, 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, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Lilium speciosum
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Japanese Lily
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
जापानी लिली
In German
Narzissen
Pracht-Lilie
In French
Narcissus
Lily japonais
In Spanish
Narcissus
lirio japonés
In Greek
Not Available
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
In Portuguese
Narcissus
lírio japonês
In Polish
Narcyz
japoński lilia
In Latin
Narcissus
lilium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Jonquil and Japanese Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Japanese Lily? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Japanese Lily. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Japanese Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Japanese Lily 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 Japanese Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Japanese Lily
Season and care of Jonquil and Japanese Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Japanese Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Japanese Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Japanese Lily Physical Information
Jonquil and Japanese Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Japanese Lily are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Japanese Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Japanese Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Japanese Lily
Care of Jonquil and Japanese Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed and Japanese Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Japanese Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.