Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, 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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds, 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
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Rock rose
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Narzissen
Zistrose
In French
Narcissus
ciste
In Spanish
Narcissus
jara
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Narcissus
esteva
In Polish
Narcyz
skała róży
In Latin
Narcissus
CISTHOS
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jonquil and Rock rose
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Rock rose? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Rock rose. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Rock rose doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Rock rose 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 Rock rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Rock rose
Season and care of Jonquil and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Rock rose season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Rock rose Physical Information
Jonquil and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Rock rose are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Rock rose
Care of Jonquil and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Rock rose 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 Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.