Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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Types
red radicchio, bicolored radicchio, (green radicchio
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Sky Blue
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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, Alkaline
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?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
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
Aphids, Bacteria, Damping-off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew, fungus, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Food Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Vitamin K, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CICHORIUM intybus
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Radicchio, Wild Chicory
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Radicchio
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Radicchio
Narzissen
In French
Radicchio
Narcissus
In Spanish
achicoria
Narcissus
In Greek
ραντίτσιο
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
radicchio
Narcissus
In Polish
radicchio
Narcyz
In Latin
Radicchio
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Cichorium
Narcissus
Season and Care of Radicchio and Jonquil
Season and care of Radicchio and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Radicchio and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Radicchio season is Summer and Jonquil season is Summer. The type of soil for Radicchio is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Radicchio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Radicchio and Jonquil Physical Information
Radicchio and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Radicchio height is 61.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Radicchio and Jonquil are as follows:
Radicchio flower color: Sky Blue
Radicchio leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Radicchio and Jonquil
Care of Radicchio and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Radicchio 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 Radicchio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.