Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
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
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Bassia scoparia
In German
Narzissen
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Narcissus
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Narcissus
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
Narcyz
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Narcissus
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Camphorosmoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Kochia
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Kochia? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Kochia. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Kochia doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Kochia 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 Kochia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Kochia
Season and care of Jonquil and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Kochia season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Kochia Physical Information
Jonquil and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Kochia are as follows:
Care of Jonquil and Kochia
Care of Jonquil and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.