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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

China, Japan
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Types

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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus

Number of Varieties

5150
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-7
9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm15.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm7.60 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver
Yellow, Peach

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum
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Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
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

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers

Allergy

Toxic
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation
Acne, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen
Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'

Common Name

Silverthorn
Jonquil, Jonquilla

In Hindi

Silverthorn
नरगिस (फूल)

In German

Silverthorn
Narzissen

In French

Silverthorn
Narcissus

In Spanish

Silverthorn
Narcissus

In Greek

Silverthorn
νάρκισσος

In Portuguese

Silverthorn
Narcissus

In Polish

Silverthorn
Narcyz

In Latin

Silverthorn
Narcissus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Rhamnales
Liliales

Family

Elaeagnaceae
Amaryllidaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus
Narcissus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Lilioideae

Number of Species

7025
1 27800
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Difference Between Silverthorn and Jonquil

If you are confused whether Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn and Jonquil Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn and Jonquil if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Silverthorn and Jonquil

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

Compare Facts of Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn are Toxic 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. Silverthorn has no showy fruits and Jonquil has no showy fruits. Also Silverthorn is not flowering and Jonquil is not flowering . You can compare Silverthorn and Jonquil facts and facts of other plants too.