Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
-
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
-
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Culinary use, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Red Currant
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Red Currant
In German
Narzissen
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Narcissus
Groseille
In Spanish
Narcissus
Grosella
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Groselha
In Polish
Narcyz
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Narcissus
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Jonquil and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Red Currant. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Red Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Red Currant 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 Red Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Red Currant
Season and care of Jonquil and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Red Currant season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Red Currant Physical Information
Jonquil and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Red Currant are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Red Currant
Care of Jonquil and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.