Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
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South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
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
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
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
peruvian lily
In German
Narzissen
peruanische Lilie
In French
Narcissus
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Narcissus
lirio peruano
In Greek
νάρκισσος
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
Narcissus
lírio peruano
In Polish
Narcyz
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Narcissus
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jonquil and Peruvian-Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Peruvian-Lily? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Peruvian-Lily. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Jonquil and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Jonquil and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Jonquil and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Jonquil and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.