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About Mistassini Primrose and Jonquil


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   
Perennial   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States   

Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
150   
32
Not Available   

Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows   
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
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   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm   
99+
610.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
7.60 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Peach   
White, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Tan   

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   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Oblong   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

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, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil   
Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting   
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   

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, Alkaline   

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, No pruning needed   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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, fertilize in growing season   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses   
Slugs, Snails   

Plant Tolerance
Light Frost   
Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers   
Insects   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing   
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser   
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover   
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds   
Eczema   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves   
Root   

Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes   
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

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   
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'   
Primula mistassinica   

Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla   
Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose, bird's-eye primrose   

In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)   
Mistassini Primrose   

In German
Narzissen   
Mistassini Primrose   

In French
Narcissus   
Primrose Mistassini   

In Spanish
Narcissus   
Mistassini Primrose   

In Greek
Not Available   
Mistassini Primrose   

In Portuguese
Narcissus   
Mistassini Primrose   

In Polish
Narcyz   
Mistassini Primrose   

In Latin
Narcissus   
Mistassini Primrose   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Liliales   
Myrtales   

Family
Amaryllidaceae   
Onagraceae   

Genus
Narcissus   
Oenothera   

Clade
Monocotyledonous   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Onagreae   

Subfamily
Lilioideae   
Onagroideae   

Number of Species
25   
99+
145   
99+

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Properties of Jonquil and Mistassini Primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Mistassini Primrose? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Mistassini Primrose. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Mistassini Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Mistassini Primrose 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 Mistassini Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jonquil and Mistassini Primrose

Season and care of Jonquil and Mistassini Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Mistassini Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Mistassini Primrose season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Mistassini Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mistassini Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Jonquil and Mistassini Primrose Physical Information

Jonquil and Mistassini Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Mistassini Primrose height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Mistassini Primrose are as follows:

Care of Jonquil and Mistassini Primrose

Care of Jonquil and Mistassini Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed and Mistassini Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Mistassini Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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