Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus

Also Known As

Pheasant's Eye Daffodial
Poet's Narcissus
Species Daffodil

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-32"
W: 12"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus plant details

Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white 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 poeticus var. recurvus

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 32 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
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

Most of us don't think of daffodils as wildflowers. Narcissus Poeticus, the poet's daffodil, is and it's been part of history (odes, ballads, lovers' gifts) for hundreds of years. It's open flower form, small yellow cup edged in bright red and windswept petals give it a simple, but distinctive appeal. Oh, and then there's the fragrance. Killer.

By: Leafari

The poet's narcissus grows wild in alpine meadows from Spain into the Balkans and is pictured in English herbals of the early 1600s. This form is the oldest available and, though it dates officially to 1831, it's indistinguishable from those in colonial gardens. It's famously fragrant and late-blooming, with sparkling white petals that arch back from a "green eye and crimson-fringed crown" (William Robinson). 13 W-YYR, 12-14", zones 4-6bS(8WC)