Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
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Types
Alstroemeria aurea
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
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
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
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
peruvian lily
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
peruanische Lilie
Narzissen
In French
lis des Incas
Narcissus
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Narcissus
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Narcissus
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Narcyz
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian-Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria and Jonquil has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching 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 Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Jonquil season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.