Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 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
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought, Heat Tolerance
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Philadelphus
In German
Narzissen
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Narcissus
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Narcissus
Philadelphus
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Philadelphus
In Polish
Narcyz
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Narcissus
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Philadlephus
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Hydrangeoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Mock Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Mock Orange. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Mock Orange
Season and care of Jonquil and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Mock Orange season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Mock Orange Physical Information
Jonquil and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Mock Orange are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jonquil and Mock Orange
Care of Jonquil and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.