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Narcissus 'Dickcissel'

Also Known As

  • Narcissus jonquilla 'Dickcissel'
  • Dickcissel Apodanthus Daffodil
  • Dickcissel Jonquil

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-14"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Narcissus 'Dickcissel' plant details

Narcissus 'Dickcissel' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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 'Dickcissel'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Narcissus 'Dickcissel'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narcissus jonquilla 'Dickcissel' is a floriferous miniature daffodil for late spring with a smallish white corona that bleeds white into the base of the yellow petals. N. jonquilla is a species from Spain and Portugal that has been cultivated since the 1700s for its oil, still a component of many perfumes. It has narrow, rush-like leaves - jonquilla comes from juncus which means rush.

Gardening facts about Narcissus 'Dickcissel' plant

How to Grow Narcissus 'Dickcissel'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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