Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Linaria vulgaris
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Borders, 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
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Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
LINARIA maroccana
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Toadflax
In German
Narzissen
Toadflax
In French
Narcissus
Toadflax
In Spanish
Narcissus
Toadflax
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Toadflax
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Linária
In Polish
Narcyz
Toadflax
In Latin
Narcissus
Toadflax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jonquil and Toadflax
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Toadflax? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Toadflax. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Toadflax doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Toadflax 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 Toadflax and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Toadflax
Season and care of Jonquil and Toadflax is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Toadflax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Toadflax season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Toadflax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Toadflax Physical Information
Jonquil and Toadflax physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Toadflax are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Toadflax leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Toadflax
Care of Jonquil and Toadflax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Toadflax 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 Toadflax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.