Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
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South America, Chile
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Melody, King Edward potato, Kennebec
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cold Regions, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
Blue, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Beetles, Bugs, Early/Late Blight, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Eczema, Nausea, Runny nose, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching, Tight chest, Urticaria, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Bone strength, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Metabolism, Rheumatism, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
SOLANUM tuberosum
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Potato, Tater, Spud, Tuber
In German
Narzissen
Kartoffel
In French
Narcissus
Pomme de terre
In Spanish
Narcissus
Patata
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Πατάτα
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Batata
In Polish
Narcyz
Ziemniak
In Latin
Narcissus
SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Asterids
Season and Care of Jonquil and Potato
Season and care of Jonquil and Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Potato season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Potato is Loose, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Potato is Acidic.
Jonquil and Potato Physical Information
Jonquil and Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Potato height is 91.44 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Potato are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Potato flower color: Blue, Purple, Red and White
- Potato leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Potato
Care of Jonquil and Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.