Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Petroselinum crispum
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Red blotch
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, angioedema, Rhinitis
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin K
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PETROSELINUM crispum 'Afro'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Parsley
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
अजमोद
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Petersilie
Narzissen
In French
Persil
Narcissus
In Spanish
Perejil
Narcissus
In Greek
Μαϊντανός
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Salsa
Narcissus
In Polish
Pietruszka
Narcyz
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Petroselinum
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Parsley and Jonquil
Season and care of Parsley and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Parsley and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsley season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Parsley is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parsley is Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Parsley and Jonquil Physical Information
Parsley and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Parsley height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Parsley and Jonquil are as follows:
Parsley flower color: Yellow green
Parsley leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Parsley and Jonquil
Care of Parsley and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsley pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Parsley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.