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Narcissus jonquilla [Early Louisiana]

Also Known As

  • Narcissus jonquilla Jonquil [Early Louisiana]
  • Wild Jonquil

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 8"-10"
  • W: 2"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Narcissus jonquilla [Early Louisiana] plant details

Narcissus jonquilla [Early Louisiana] is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Narcissus jonquilla [Early Louisiana]

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Mature size: 2 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Narcissus jonquilla [Early Louisiana]

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"The sweetest smelling flower your grandmother grew," says our friend Celia Jones of Sisters' Bulb Farm, and for many Southerners N. jonquilla's fragrance is the essence of spring. Its clusters of nickel-sized flowers with tiny cups seem made for fairies, and this true heirloom blooms much earlier than modern Dutch forms. A.k.a. Sweeties, Simplex,Cologne Bottle, and more; 13 Y-Y, 8-10", zones 6b-8bS(10WC)

Gardening facts about Narcissus jonquilla [Early Louisiana] plant

How to Grow Narcissus jonquilla [Early Louisiana]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant

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