Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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South America, Argentina
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Perennial
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray 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
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, 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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
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
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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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Ipheion uniflorum
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Spring Starflower, Springstar
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Spring Starflower
In German
Narzissen
Frühling Borretsch
In French
Narcissus
Spring Starflower
In Spanish
Narcissus
primavera Flor de estrella
In Greek
νάρκισσος
άνοιξη starflower
In Portuguese
Narcissus
primavera Starflower
In Polish
Narcyz
Wiosna Starflower
In Latin
Narcissus
Spring Starflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Allioideae
Properties of Jonquil and Spring Starflower
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Spring Starflower? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Spring Starflower. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Spring Starflower doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Spring Starflower
Season and care of Jonquil and Spring Starflower is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Spring Starflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Spring Starflower season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Spring Starflower Physical Information
Jonquil and Spring Starflower physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Spring Starflower are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
- Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Jonquil and Spring Starflower
Care of Jonquil and Spring Starflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.