Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
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Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Sassafras
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Sassafras
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Sassafras
Narzissen
In French
Sassafras
Narcissus
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Narcissus
In Greek
σασάφρα
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Narcissus
In Polish
Sassafras
Narcyz
In Latin
Sassafras
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Sassafras
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Jonquil
Season and care of Sassafras and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sassafras and Jonquil Physical Information
Sassafras and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Jonquil are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Jonquil
Care of Sassafras and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.