Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Weißbunte
Narzissen
In French
wintercreeper
Narcissus
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
Narcissus
In Greek
Wintercreeper
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
Narcissus
In Polish
wintercreeper
Narcyz
In Latin
wintercreeper
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Liliales
Family
Celastraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Jonquil
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintercreeper and Jonquil Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Jonquil are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Wintercreeper and Jonquil
Care of Wintercreeper and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.