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Narcissus bulbocodium var. quintanilhae

Also Known As

  • Narcissus bulbocodium var. conspicuus
  • Hoop Petticoat Daffodil

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Narcissus bulbocodium var. quintanilhae plant details

Narcissus bulbocodium var. quintanilhae 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 occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Narcissus bulbocodium var. quintanilhae

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, rock garden, self-sowing, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Narcissus bulbocodium var. quintanilhae

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Diminutive and tough little daffodil, superbly adapted to dry areas and rock gardens. The 6-12" tufts of chive- like foliage appear in autumn in mild climates with bright yellow, 1" hoops appearing as early as February. In colder climates, foliage appears in February with flowers in early spring. This European native multiplies freely in well-drained soil in sun to a bit of shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.
Narcissus bulbocodium citrinus is often considered a pale flowered form of this. but true citrinus is shorter than conspicuus.

Gardening facts about Narcissus bulbocodium var. quintanilhae plant

How to Grow Narcissus bulbocodium var. quintanilhae

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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