Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Linear
broad, flat
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Silverthorn
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Silverthorn
In German
Narzissen
Silverthorn
In French
Narcissus
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Narcissus
Silverthorn
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Silverthorn
In Polish
Narcyz
Silverthorn
In Latin
Narcissus
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jonquil and Silverthorn
Season and care of Jonquil and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Silverthorn season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Silverthorn Physical Information
Jonquil and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Silverthorn are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Jonquil and Silverthorn
Care of Jonquil and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.