Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Annuals
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Antiseptic, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as an insecticide, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Groundcover
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
TROPAEOLUM majus
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Indian Cress, Nasturtium
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Tropaeolum majus
In German
Narzissen
Tropaeolum majus
In French
Narcissus
Tropaeolum majus
In Spanish
Narcissus
Tropaeolum majus
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Tropaeolum majus
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Tropaeolum majus
In Polish
Narcyz
nasturcja większa
In Latin
Narcissus
Tropaeolum majus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Tropaeolum
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jonquil and Nasturtium
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Nasturtium? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Nasturtium. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Nasturtium doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Nasturtium
Season and care of Jonquil and Nasturtium is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Nasturtium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Nasturtium season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Nasturtium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nasturtium is Neutral.
Jonquil and Nasturtium Physical Information
Jonquil and Nasturtium physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Nasturtium height is 15.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Nasturtium are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Nasturtium flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Nasturtium leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Jonquil and Nasturtium
Care of Jonquil and Nasturtium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.