Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
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Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
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
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
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
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Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
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Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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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
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Summer Squash
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
summer squash
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Sommerkürbis
Narzissen
In French
courges d'été
Narcissus
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Narcissus
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Narcissus
In Polish
latem squash
Narcyz
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Jonquil
Season and care of Summer Squash and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Squash and Jonquil Physical Information
Summer Squash and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Jonquil are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Jonquil
Care of Summer Squash and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.