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What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types

Brassica oleracea var. acephala
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus

Number of Varieties

10150
0 40000
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Habitat

gardens, Tropical regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-114-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

6-1
9-1

Sunset Zone

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
21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm15.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm7.60 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow
Yellow, Peach

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green
Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
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

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

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

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers

Allergy

Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Acne, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'

Common Name

Kale
Jonquil, Jonquilla

In Hindi

गोभी
नरगिस (फूल)

In German

Grünkohl
Narzissen

In French

Chou frisé
Narcissus

In Spanish

Col rizada
Narcissus

In Greek

Λάχανο
νάρκισσος

In Portuguese

Couve
Narcissus

In Polish

Kapusta włoska
Narcyz

In Latin

kale
Narcissus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Brassicales
Liliales

Family

Brassicaceae
Amaryllidaceae

Genus

Brassica
Narcissus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Lilioideae

Number of Species

15025
1 27800
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Difference Between Kale and Jonquil

If you are confused whether Kale or Jonquil 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 Kale and Jonquil Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Kale are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Jonquil fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Kale and Jonquil if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Kale and Jonquil

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Kale and Jonquil. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Kale and Jonquil 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 Kale is whereas of Jonquil is Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain and Wounds. Kale has beauty benefits as follows: while Jonquil has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Kale vs Jonquil

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 Kale vs Jonquil 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 Kale are Skin irritation whereas of Jonquil have Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Kale has no showy fruits and Jonquil has no showy fruits. Also Kale is not flowering and Jonquil is not flowering . You can compare Kale and Jonquil facts and facts of other plants too.