Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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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
Lance shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never 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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Crown rot
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
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
SCILLA
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Squill
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Squill
In German
Narzissen
Squill
In French
Narcissus
Squille
In Spanish
Narcissus
Escila
In Greek
νάρκισσος
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Cila
In Polish
Narcyz
Cebulica
In Latin
Narcissus
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Jonquil and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Squill? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Squill. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Squill
Season and care of Jonquil and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Squill season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Jonquil and Squill Physical Information
Jonquil and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Squill are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Jonquil and Squill
Care of Jonquil and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Squill pruning is done . In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.