Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Lavender
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Lavender
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Lavendel
Narzissen
In French
Lavande
Narcissus
In Spanish
Lavanda
Narcissus
In Greek
λεβάντα
Not Available
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Narcissus
In Latin
Lavendula
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Lavender and Jonquil
Season and care of Lavender and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavender and Jonquil Physical Information
Lavender and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Jonquil are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Lavender and Jonquil
Care of Lavender and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.