Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Lemon
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
नींबू
In German
Narzissen
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Narcissus
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Narcissus
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Limão
In Polish
Narcyz
Cytrynowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Rosids
Season and Care of Jonquil and Lemon
Season and care of Jonquil and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Lemon season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Lemon Physical Information
Jonquil and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Lemon are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Lemon
Care of Jonquil and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.