Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Average Water
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
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Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Thai Basil
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Hydrangea
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Hortensie
Narzissen
In French
Hortensia
Narcissus
In Spanish
Hortensia
Narcissus
In Greek
υδραγεία
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Narcissus
In Polish
Hortensja
Narcyz
In Latin
Hibiscus
Narcissus
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Properties of Thai Basil and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Jonquil. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Thai Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Thai Basil has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Jonquil has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Thai Basil and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Jonquil
Season and care of Thai Basil and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thai Basil and Jonquil Physical Information
Thai Basil and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Jonquil are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Thai Basil and Jonquil
Care of Thai Basil and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.