Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Cold Regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Tuberose
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Tuberose
Narzissen
In French
Tubéreuse
Narcissus
In Spanish
nardo
Narcissus
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
Narcissus
In Polish
Tuberoza
Narcyz
In Latin
Tuberose
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Polianthes
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Tuberose and Jonquil
Season and care of Tuberose and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberose and Jonquil Physical Information
Tuberose and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Jonquil are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Tuberose and Jonquil
Care of Tuberose and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.