Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herb
Origin
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Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
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In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Hydrangea
In German
Narzissen
Hortensie
In French
Narcissus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Narcissus
Hortensia
In Greek
νάρκισσος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Narcyz
Hortensja
In Latin
Narcissus
Hibiscus
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Jonquil and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Jonquil and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Silver Thyme season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Jonquil and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Silver Thyme
Care of Jonquil and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Silver Thyme 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 Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.