Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, H1, H2, 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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
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, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Tomatillos
In German
Narzissen
Tomatillos
In French
Narcissus
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Narcissus
Tomatillos
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Tomatillos
In Polish
Narcyz
Tomatillos
In Latin
Narcissus
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Tomatillo
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Tomatillo? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Tomatillo. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Tomatillo doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Tomatillo
Season and care of Jonquil and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Tomatillo season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Jonquil and Tomatillo Physical Information
Jonquil and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Tomatillo are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Tomatillo
Care of Jonquil and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.