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Lombardy Poplar and Jonquil


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber  
Tree  

Origin
-  
Europe, Northern Africa  

Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus  
Populus nigra 'Italica'  

Number of Varieties
150  
99+
6  

Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows  
Fields, Open areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
33

Minimum Width
7.60 cm  
99+
-  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Peach  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green  
Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green  
Yellow  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear  
Diamond-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Very Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil  
Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting  
-  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water  
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week  

In Summer
Moderate  
Less Watering  

In Spring
Less Watering  
Alternate Days  

In Winter
Less Watering  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season  
Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer  
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers  

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses  
Healthy tree  

Plant Tolerance
Light Frost  
Soil Compaction  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers  
Birds  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing  
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover  
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds  
Diaphoretic, Diuretic  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves  
-  

Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes  
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade  

Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'  
POPULUS Nigra Italica  

Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla  
Lombardy Poplar  

In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)  
ऐस्प  

In German
Narzissen  
Lombardei Pappel  

In French
Narcissus  
peuplier de Lombardie  

In Spanish
Narcissus  
Lombardía álamo  

In Greek
νάρκισσος  
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες  

In Portuguese
Narcissus  
Lombardia Poplar  

In Polish
Narcyz  
Lombardia Topola  

In Latin
Narcissus  
Lombardiae Poplar  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Liliales  
Malpighiales  

Family
Amaryllidaceae  
Salicaceae  

Genus
Narcissus  
Populus  

Clade
Monocotyledonous  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
Lilioideae  
-  

Number of Species
25  
99+
35  

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Difference Between Jonquil and Lombardy Poplar

If you are confused whether Jonquil or Lombardy Poplar are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Jonquil and Lombardy Poplar Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Jonquil are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, whereas for Lombardy Poplar fertilizers required are Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying and organic fertlizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Jonquil and Lombardy Poplar if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Jonquil and Lombardy Poplar

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Jonquil and Lombardy Poplar. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Jonquil and Lombardy Poplar as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Jonquil is Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain and Wounds whereas of Lombardy Poplar is Diaphoretic and Diuretic. Jonquil has beauty benefits as follows: Acne and Skin cleanser while Lombardy Poplar has beauty benefits as follows: Acne and Skin cleanser.

Compare Facts of Jonquil vs Lombardy Poplar

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Jonquil vs Lombardy Poplar and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Jonquil are Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing whereas of Lombardy Poplar have Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose and Watery eyes respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Jonquil has no showy fruits and Lombardy Poplar has no showy fruits. Also Jonquil is not flowering and Lombardy Poplar is not flowering . You can compare Jonquil and Lombardy Poplar facts and facts of other plants too.

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