Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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?
Divison, From bulbs, 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
Loam
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
meadow saffron
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Narzissen
In French
Colchique d'automne
Narcissus
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Narcissus
In Greek
meadow saffron
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Narcissus
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Narcyz
In Latin
autumnale
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Jonquil. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Jonquil has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Meadow Saffron and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Jonquil
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Jonquil Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Jonquil are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Jonquil
Care of Meadow Saffron and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.