Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Fruit
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Birds
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Sour cherry
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Sauerkirsche
Narzissen
In French
Prunus cerasus
Narcissus
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
Narcissus
In Greek
Sour cherry
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Ginja
Narcissus
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Narcyz
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Properties of Sour Cherry and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Sour Cherry and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Sour Cherry and Jonquil. Sour Cherry doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Sour Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sour Cherry has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Jonquil has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation. 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 Sour Cherry and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Jonquil
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Jonquil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sour Cherry and Jonquil Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Jonquil are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Sour Cherry and Jonquil
Care of Sour Cherry and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.