Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
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Types
Grass
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Narzissen
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Narcissus
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Narcissus
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Narcissus
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Narcyz
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Lilioideae
Properties of St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil. St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also St. Augustine Grass does not have fragrant flowers. St. Augustine Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing and Jonquil has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing. 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 St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.