Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Wild Daffodil
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Wild Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) - Description
Narcissus pseudonarcissus (commonly known as wild daffodil or Lent lily) is a perennial flowering plant which grows from a bulb. It has pale yellow flowers with a darker central trumpet. The long, narrow leaves are slightly greyish in colour and rise from the base of the stem.
Wild Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) - Blooming
The Daffodil will bloom in late winter and spring in colors that range from orange, yellow, or white. The blooms will typically face the sun.
Wild Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) - Growth
Plant will generally grow to be about 1-2' tall.
Wild Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) - Planting
Daffodils can be planted either in the ground or in a pot during the fall. When planting the bulbs into the ground, space them 4-8" apart. If the Daffodils are going to be planted in a pot, a pot 14-16" in size can hold 18-24 bulbs. Immediately after planting the bulbs, deeply soak the soil.
Wild Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) - Pest
Daffodils are susceptible to aphids and fungal diseases in dense, moist soils.
Wild Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) - Interesting facts
The Genus Narcissus is said to be named after the hero Narcissus from Greek mythology. The flower first grew at the site where Narcissus died from drowning in a lake he fell into while obsessing over his own reflection.
Wild Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) - Soil and irrigation
Daffodils require sandy, loamy soil that is well-drained. For the first week, water plant daily. Afterwards, water the plant as needed. Narcissus tazetta and N. jonquilla varieties do best with slightly alkaline soil, while N. bulbocodium, N. cyclamineus, and N. triandrus varieties prefer slightly acidic soil.
