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Jonquil Plant Care
Narcissus jonquilla L.
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This plant is easily recognized by its clusters of fragrant, vibrant yellow flowers. Originating from the Mediterranean region, Narcissus jonquilla is highly sought after by plant collectors for its delicate appearance and sweet scent. Its graceful, trumpet-shaped blooms add a touch of elegance to any garden or floral arrangement.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Jonquil?
Jonquil grows best in full sun to partial shade. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Jonquil?
Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Narcissus genus. Jonquil is native to Spain and Portugal. Jonquil is also known as Jonquil Daffodil.
Jonquil displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Jonquil produces showy, fragrant flowers in shades of yellow, white, and orange.
What Light Does the Jonquil Need?
Jonquil thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Jonquil?
Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Jonquil to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Jonquil?
Repot every 2-3 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Jonquil?
Jonquil can be propagated through division of offsets, bulb scales, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to daffodil plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Jonquil Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic to cats and dogs
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant list. View the ASPCA entry
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Jonquil?
Jonquil is susceptible to aphids, narcissus bulb fly, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Jonquil Need?
Jonquil grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Jonquil is native to Spain and Portugal.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Jonquil is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Narcissus genus — compare its care with other Narcissus species on PlantoScan.
Narcissus is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Jonquil thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Narcissus jonquilla L., family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 290 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Jonquil as toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: Duarte Frade, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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