Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Pink
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, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Water frequently while growing, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Muhly Grass
In German
Narzissen
hairawn muhly
In French
Narcissus
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Narcissus
muhly Grass
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Narcissus
muhly grama
In Polish
Narcyz
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Narcissus
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Jonquil and Muhly Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Muhly Grass. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Muhly Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Jonquil and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Muhly Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Jonquil and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Muhly Grass
Care of Jonquil and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.