Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Oxlip
In German
Narzissen
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Narcissus
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Narcissus
Primula elatior
In Greek
Not Available
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Narcissus
Oenothera
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Jonquil and Oxlip
Season and care of Jonquil and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Oxlip season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Oxlip Physical Information
Jonquil and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Oxlip are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Oxlip
Care of Jonquil and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.