Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
silky cornel
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
Kinnikinnick
In German
peruvian daffodil
Kinnikinnick
In French
peruvian daffodil
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
Pamianthe
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kinnikinnick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Daffodil and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Kinnikinnick
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Kinnikinnick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.