Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
-
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LACTUCA serriola
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Prickly Lettuce
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Feigensalat
Narzissen
In French
laitue scariole
Narcissus
In Spanish
lechuga espinosa
Narcissus
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
alface espinhosa
Narcissus
In Polish
Kolczasta Sałata
Narcyz
In Latin
Opuntia Lactuca
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Properties of Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil. Prickly Lettuce doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Prickly Lettuce does not have fragrant flowers. Prickly Lettuce has allergic reactions like and Jonquil has allergic reactions like . 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 Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil
Season and care of Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Lettuce season is and Jonquil season is . The type of soil for Prickly Lettuce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prickly Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil Physical Information
Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Lettuce height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil are as follows:
Prickly Lettuce flower color: Yellow
Prickly Lettuce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil
Care of Prickly Lettuce and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.