Narcissus hybrida |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.