Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
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Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, 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?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Fungal Diseases
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Tomatillos
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Tomatillos
Narzissen
In French
Tomatilles
Narcissus
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Narcissus
In Greek
Tomatillos
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Narcissus
In Polish
Tomatillos
Narcyz
In Latin
Tomatillos
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Jonquil
Season and care of Tomatillo and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tomatillo and Jonquil Physical Information
Tomatillo and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo and Jonquil are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and Jonquil
Care of Tomatillo and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.