Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
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, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, 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
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
Red blotch
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Sun Star
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Sun Star
Narzissen
In French
Sun Star
Narcissus
In Spanish
Sun Star
Narcissus
In Greek
Sun Star
Not Available
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Narcissus
In Polish
Sun Star
Narcyz
In Latin
Sun Star
Narcissus
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Asparagaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sun Star and Jonquil
Season and care of Sun Star and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sun Star and Jonquil Physical Information
Sun Star and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Jonquil are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Sun Star and Jonquil
Care of Sun Star and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.