Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-9
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
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
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Saururus cernuus
Narzissen
In French
Saururus cernuus
Narcissus
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
Narcissus
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
Narcissus
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Narcyz
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Saururaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Jonquil
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saururus cernuus and Jonquil Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Jonquil are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Jonquil
Care of Saururus cernuus and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.