Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Amaryllidaceae

Wild Daffodil

Herbaceous perennial approx 20cm high, arising from a bulb. The basal leaves are linear. In spring tubular stems support overlapping, pale yellow petals that surround a large yellow corona in the shape of a trumpet bell.

Uses

Ornamental flowering bulb suitable for cottage gardens, under deciduous trees and as drifts in lawns.

Culture

Grow in full sun or semi-shade in a cool or temperate climate. Prefers well-drained soil. Frost tolerant. Dead-head and fertilise after flowering. Propagate by division after flowering or by seed.

Propagation

Separation of bulbs.

Cultivars

Bred extensively to produce a very large range of named cultivars.

Plant Health

Relatively few.

Root rot if too wet, particularly when dormant.

More info

Plant Identification, Landscape Design and Home Garden Expert courses are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort Video: ‘Identifying Bulbs and Perennials’ produced by Australian Correspondence Schools is available through http://www.acsgarden.com/shop/

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