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Narcissus x odorus is often confused with:
Narcissus cyclamineus Form
Narcissus jonquilla Form of subsp. fernandesii
Narcissus poeticus
Narcissus pseudonarcissus Form
Narcissus x incomparabilis Form
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Narcissus pseudonarcissus Form
Narcissus tazetta Form
Narcissus x incomparabilis Form
Narcissus x odorus has some common insect problems:
Slugs and Snails Found on Flowers and Foliage
Bulb Mites
Narcissus Bulb Fly

Narcissus x odorus

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
nar-SIS-us OH-dor-us
This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

A hybrid of N. jonquilla with the Lent Lily N. pseudonarcissus, Narcissus x odorus is a perennial bulbous herb grows up to 1'4" tall. This plant blooms in mid spring. Its ridged leaves with inrolled form a semi-circle is the distinguishing feature. This plant has a spreading habit and is good for naturalizing. This plant is tolerant of heat and drought. It is intolerant of extremely wet conditions. It benefits from the addition of bone meal or superphosphate to the planting hole. Plant 6 weeks before the first freeze, and plant 4-5 inched below the soil surface. Cut foliage back after it has browned naturally.

Quick ID Hints:

  • Leaves rolled, semi-circular
  • 1-4 flowers per stem, fragrant, all-yellow

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Watch for slugs, snails and bulb mites. Bulb rot can occur in wet soils.

VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.   

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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Narcissus
    Family:
    Amaryllidaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Bulb
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Spain
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Bulb
    Habit/Form:
    Spreading
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    Flowers are scapose, ascending, fragrant, up to 2" in diameter, and are subtended by a one-valved, membranous spathe. They are perianth tubular at the base with 6 segments. Perianth segments are yellow, elliptic, entire, and cuneate. Corona's are yellow, conspicuous, and are regularly lobed to nearly entire.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Width:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Description:
    Leaves are basal, strap-like, entire, erect, strongly keeled, bright green, and less than an inch wide.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Diseases
    Drought
    Heat
    Insect Pests
    Problems:
    Problem for Cats
    Problem for Dogs
    Problem for Horses
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    Low
    Poison Symptoms:
    Vomiting, salvation, diarrhea; large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs are the most poisonous part
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    Lycorine and other alkaloids
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    No