These herbaceous perennials have bulbs with strap-like dark green leaves and forms a clump. The trumpet or cup-like flowers appear from late winter to mid-spring singularly or in a cluster above the foliage on a slender stem.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Narcissus species isnaturally found from central and southern Europe growing in meadows and in the understory of woodlands.

It prefers a well drained fertile moist sandy soil that is tending acidic, with a pH 6.1-7.8 and grows in an open sunny to partially shaded, wind protected position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Daffodils and Jonquils are grown for their flowers and clumping habit. They are planted in small or cottage gardens along perennial borders or mass planted in large gardens or parks for floral displays. The flowers are cut for floral arrangements and some varieties can be grown in patio pots or planter boxes. They establish in 1 to 2 years and are long lived. They are also planted under deciduous trees or naturalised in a lawn or woodland areas. ID 455

Narcissus(nar-KIS-us) species

'Narcissus': in Greek mythology, the youth who fell in love with his own reflection while looking into a pool.

Amaryllidaceae(AM-ar-ee-LEE-da-AY-see-ee)