Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Warmer regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Peanut
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
मूंगफली
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Erdnuss
Narzissen
In French
Cacahuète
Narcissus
In Spanish
Maní
Narcissus
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Not Available
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Narcissus
In Latin
Peanut
Narcissus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Peanut and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Jonquil. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Jonquil has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Jonquil
Season and care of Peanut and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Jonquil season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Jonquil Physical Information
Peanut and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Jonquil are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Jonquil
Care of Peanut and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.