Narcissus 'Quail'

Also Known As

Quail Daffodil

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Narcissus 'Quail' plant details

Narcissus 'Quail' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Narcissus 'Quail'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Narcissus 'Quail'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Here's a clear example of why bigger is not always better. Daffodil Quail is not the tallest, not does it produce the largest flowers. But it's perfectly formed yellow blooms, with shorter cups, are carried 2 or 3 to a stem, it blooms before many other narcissus and it's sweetly fragrant. Quail is also one of the most reliable daffodils for the Deep South. And a bargain.

By: Leafari

Quail is one of my favorites. Expect 2-3 fragrant flowers per stem. It has grown and bloomed reliably for years here in zone 8b. It should perform well up to zone 9 and down to zone 3. Daffodils are reliable naturalizers with long lasting flowers. Great for cut flowers or for announcing spring to the whole neighborhood. They bloom early and profusely. These bulbs are small but blooming sizel at 8-10 cm around. These will produce one flower stem the first year and more ever after.