Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Linear
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
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Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never 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
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
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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
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Silver Sage
Narzissen
In French
Silver Sage
Narcissus
In Spanish
silver Sage
Narcissus
In Greek
Silver Sage
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Narcissus
In Polish
silver Sage
Narcyz
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Jonquil
Season and care of Silver Sage and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Jonquil Physical Information
Silver Sage and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Jonquil are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Jonquil
Care of Silver Sage and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.