Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Copper
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
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Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
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Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PERSICARIA virginiana
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Jumpseed
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
jumpseed
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
jumpseed
Narzissen
In French
jumpseed
Narcissus
In Spanish
jumpseed
Narcissus
In Greek
jumpseed
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
jumpseed
Narcissus
In Polish
jumpseed
Narcyz
In Latin
Salire celeritate
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Periscaria
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Jumpseed and Jonquil
Season and care of Jumpseed and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Jumpseed and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumpseed season is Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jumpseed and Jonquil Physical Information
Jumpseed and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Jumpseed and Jonquil are as follows:
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Jumpseed and Jonquil
Care of Jumpseed and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.