Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
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Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
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
Snails
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
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
रजत बाबा
In German
Narzissen
Silver Sage
In French
Narcissus
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Narcissus
silver Sage
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Narcissus
silver Sage
In Polish
Narcyz
silver Sage
In Latin
Narcissus
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Silver Sage. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Silver Sage 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 Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Silver Sage
Season and care of Jonquil and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Silver Sage season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Silver Sage Physical Information
Jonquil and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Silver Sage are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Jonquil and Silver Sage
Care of Jonquil and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.