Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Prune ocassionally
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
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Periwinkle
In German
Narzissen
Immergrün
In French
Narcissus
Pervenche
In Spanish
Narcissus
Bígaro
In Greek
Not Available
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Mirta
In Polish
Narcyz
Barwinek
In Latin
Narcissus
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Liliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Catharanthus
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Jonquil and Periwinkle
Season and care of Jonquil and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Periwinkle season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Jonquil and Periwinkle Physical Information
Jonquil and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Periwinkle are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Periwinkle
Care of Jonquil and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.