Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Argentina
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
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, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ipheion uniflorum
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Spring Starflower, Springstar
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Spring Starflower
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Frühling Borretsch
Narzissen
In French
Spring Starflower
Narcissus
In Spanish
primavera Flor de estrella
Narcissus
In Greek
άνοιξη starflower
Not Available
In Portuguese
primavera Starflower
Narcissus
In Polish
Wiosna Starflower
Narcyz
In Latin
Spring Starflower
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Gilliesieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spring Starflower and Jonquil
Season and care of Spring Starflower and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Starflower and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Starflower season is Spring and Jonquil season is Spring. The type of soil for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spring Starflower and Jonquil Physical Information
Spring Starflower and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Spring Starflower and Jonquil are as follows:
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Spring Starflower and Jonquil
Care of Spring Starflower and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Starflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.