Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
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
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCILLA
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Squill
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Squill
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Squill
Narzissen
In French
Squille
Narcissus
In Spanish
Escila
Narcissus
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Not Available
In Portuguese
Cila
Narcissus
In Polish
Cebulica
Narcyz
In Latin
Scilla
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Squill and Jonquil
Season and care of Squill and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is Not Available and Jonquil season is Not Available. The type of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is Not Available and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squill and Jonquil Physical Information
Squill and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Squill and Jonquil are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color: Not Available
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Jonquil
Care of Squill and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done No pruning needed and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.