Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
-
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
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
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
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, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Lavandula angustifolia
In German
Narzissen
Echter Lavendel
In French
Narcissus
Lavandula angustifolia
In Spanish
Narcissus
Lavandula angustifolia
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Lavandula angustifolia
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Lavandula angustifolia
In Polish
Narcyz
Lawenda wąskolistna
In Latin
Narcissus
Lavandyla angystifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Lavandula
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Jonquil and Munstead Lavender
Season and care of Jonquil and Munstead Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Munstead Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Munstead Lavender season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Munstead Lavender Physical Information
Jonquil and Munstead Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Munstead Lavender are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Jonquil and Munstead Lavender
Care of Jonquil and Munstead Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Munstead Lavender pruning is done 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 Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.