Narcissus hybrida

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

Narcissus is a spring-flowering bulb. It is permanent, increasing from year to year. Leaves are straight and flat or narrow and rushlike. Flowers are composed of right angled petals surrounding the trumpet in the center. Flowers usually face the sun, blooming in spring, in orange, pink, red, white, yellow, or multi-colored. Plant bulbs in fall. Narcissus quickly reaches 1'-2' tall.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow, White, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Water Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.