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wild daffodil

wild daffodil

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

A spring-flowering bulb with golden-yellow trumpet-shaped flowers and naturalistic growth habit, ideal for naturalizing in meadows and woodlands. It is the ancestor of modern daffodil cultivars and multiplies reliably over time.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.75–1.5′ tall × 0.25–0.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Western Europe

Function & Care

wildlife benefitpollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with