Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs, Spices
Origin
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Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
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
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Perilla plant
In German
Narzissen
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Narcissus
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Narcissus
planta de perilla
In Greek
νάρκισσος
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Narcissus
planta Perilla
In Polish
Narcyz
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Narcissus
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Perilla
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Perilla? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Perilla. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Perilla doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Perilla 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 Perilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Perilla
Season and care of Jonquil and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Perilla season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Perilla Physical Information
Jonquil and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Perilla are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Jonquil and Perilla
Care of Jonquil and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.