Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
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 / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Narzissen
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Narcissus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Narcissus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Not Available
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Narcyz
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Narcissus
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Polemonioideae
Properties of Jonquil and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Wild Blue Phlox. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Jonquil and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Jonquil and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Jonquil and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Jonquil and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.