Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, 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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Red Elderberry
In German
Narzissen
Rote Holunder
In French
Narcissus
Red sureau
In Spanish
Narcissus
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
νάρκισσος
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Narcyz
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Narcissus
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jonquil and Red Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Red Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Red Elderberry. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Red Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Red Elderberry 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Jonquil and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Red Elderberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Jonquil and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Jonquil and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Red Elderberry
Care of Jonquil and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.