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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

-
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Types

narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

15050
0 40000
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Habitat

Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22
A1, A2, 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

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm40.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

7.60 cm50.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Peach
Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Toothed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Moderate
Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering
Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Do not prune during shooting season
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Provides ground cover
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

Jonquil, Jonquilla
Marigold

In Hindi

नरगिस (फूल)
गेंदा

In German

Narzissen
Ringelblume

In French

Narcissus
Souci

In Spanish

Narcissus
Caléndula

In Greek

νάρκισσος
κατιφές

In Portuguese

Narcissus
Malmequer

In Polish

Narcyz
Nogietek

In Latin

Narcissus
Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales
Asterales

Family

Amaryllidaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Narcissus
Tagetes

Clade

Monocotyledonous
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Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

Lilioideae
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Number of Species

2550
1 27800
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Difference Between Jonquil and Marigold

If you are confused whether Jonquil or Marigold 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 Marigold 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 Marigold fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Jonquil and Marigold if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Jonquil and Marigold

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Jonquil and Marigold. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Jonquil and Marigold 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 Marigold is Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach and Wounds. Jonquil has beauty benefits as follows: Acne and Skin cleanser while Marigold has beauty benefits as follows: Acne and Skin cleanser.

Compare Facts of Jonquil vs Marigold

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 Marigold 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 Marigold have Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching 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 Marigold has no showy fruits. Also Jonquil is not flowering and Marigold is flowering. You can compare Jonquil and Marigold facts and facts of other plants too.