Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Fruit
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Sour cherry
In German
Narzissen
Sauerkirsche
In French
Narcissus
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Narcissus
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Ginja
In Polish
Narcyz
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Narcissus
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jonquil and Sour Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Sour Cherry? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Sour Cherry. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Sour Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Jonquil and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Sour Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Jonquil and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Sour Cherry
Care of Jonquil and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.