Wild Daffodil

(Narcissus pseudonarcissus)

Wild Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)

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Summary

Narcissus pseudonarcissus, commonly known as Wild Daffodil, is a deciduous perennial herb that is native to open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands in Western Europe, particularly in the UK, France, and Spain. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and a width of up to 0.2 feet (0.06 meters). The plant forms clumps of narrow, strap-shaped leaves and bears showy, trumpet-shaped flowers that are usually a vibrant yellow, often with a paler perianth and a darker central trumpet, blooming in early to mid-spring.

Wild Daffodil is valued for its cheerful, early spring flowers and is often used in naturalistic plantings, rock gardens, and woodland gardens. It is also a popular choice for borders and as a cut flower. The plant prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil and can tolerate partial shade, although it flowers best in full sun. It is relatively low maintenance, but it should not be allowed to dry out during the growing season. Over time, clumps can be divided and spread to encourage more blooms. While generally pest-free, it can be susceptible to bulb rot if planted in overly wet conditions. The Wild Daffodil is not known for being invasive and is often used to support early pollinators.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1-2 feet
  • Width: 0.1-0.2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands in Western Europe

Other Names

Common Names: Tenby Daffodil, Lent Lily, Daffodil, Trumpet Narcissus, Lent-Lily, Buttercup, Påskelilje, Osterglocke, Gelbe Narzisse, Jonquille

Scientific Names: , Narcissus pseudonarcissus, Narcissus pseudonarcissus subsp. silvestris, Ajax pseudonarcissus, Narcissus candidissimus, Ajax cuneiflorus, Ajax festalis, Ajax tubiflorus, Ajax tubiflorus var. crenulatus, Ajax tubiflorus var. princeps

GBIF Accepted Name: Narcissus pseudonarcissus L.