Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
persian violet
In German
Narzissen
persian violet
In French
Narcissus
persian violet
In Spanish
Narcissus
Violeta persa
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Violeta persa
In Polish
Narcyz
Persian Violet
In Latin
Narcissus
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jonquil and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Persian Violet. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Persian Violet
Season and care of Jonquil and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Persian Violet season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Jonquil and Persian Violet Physical Information
Jonquil and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Persian Violet are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Persian Violet
Care of Jonquil and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.