Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-4
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
No pruning needed in the early stages, 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
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Aphids, Birds
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
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
LARIX laricina
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Tamarack
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
टैमेरैक
In German
Narzissen
tamarack
In French
Narcissus
tamarack
In Spanish
Narcissus
tamarack
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Tamarack
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Tamarack
In Polish
Narcyz
Tamarack
In Latin
Narcissus
Tamarack
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Pinaceae
Properties of Jonquil and Tamarack
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Tamarack? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Tamarack. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Tamarack doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Tamarack 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 Tamarack and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Tamarack
Season and care of Jonquil and Tamarack is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Tamarack Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Tamarack season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Tamarack Physical Information
Jonquil and Tamarack physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Tamarack are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
- Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Jonquil and Tamarack
Care of Jonquil and Tamarack include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.