Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
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Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune in winter, 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
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Narzissen
Pfeifengras
In French
Narcissus
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
Narcissus
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
νάρκισσος
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Narcissus
purple moor-grass
In Polish
Narcyz
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
Narcissus
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Jonquil and Molinia Caerulea
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Molinia Caerulea? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Molinia Caerulea. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Molinia Caerulea doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Molinia Caerulea 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 Molinia Caerulea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Jonquil and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Jonquil and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Jonquil and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.