Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Cucurbita pepo
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
agricultural areas
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Linear
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
तोरी
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Zucchini
Narzissen
In French
Courgette
Narcissus
In Spanish
calabacín
Narcissus
In Greek
κολοκύθι
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Narcissus
In Polish
Kabaczek
Narcyz
In Latin
zucchini
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Narcissus
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Jonquil
Season and care of Zucchini and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Jonquil season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Jonquil Physical Information
Zucchini and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini 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 Zucchini and Jonquil are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Jonquil
Care of Zucchini and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.