Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light 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
Obcordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
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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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
sorrel
In German
Narzissen
Sauerampfer
In French
Narcissus
oseille
In Spanish
Narcissus
alazán
In Greek
νάρκισσος
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
Narcissus
alazão
In Latin
Narcissus
varii,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Oxalidales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jonquil and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Sorrel. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Sorrel 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 Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Sorrel
Season and care of Jonquil and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Sorrel season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Sorrel Physical Information
Jonquil and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Sorrel are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jonquil and Sorrel
Care of Jonquil and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.