Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
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, No pruning needed
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Silver bells
In German
Narzissen
Silver bells
In French
Narcissus
Silver bells
In Spanish
Narcissus
Silver bells
In Greek
Not Available
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Silver bells
In Polish
Narcyz
Silver bells
In Latin
Narcissus
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Properties of Jonquil and Silver Bells
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Silver Bells? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Silver Bells. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Silver Bells doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Silver Bells
Season and care of Jonquil and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Silver Bells season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is Not Available while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is Not Available.
Jonquil and Silver Bells Physical Information
Jonquil and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Silver Bells are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Silver Bells
Care of Jonquil and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.