North Shore Plant Club
Daffodil (Narcissus)
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| Deciduous Perennial in the Amaryllidaceae Family | |
| Note: Spring ephemerals have evolved take advantage of sunlight which penetrates deciduous forests before the trees fully leaf out and then shut down for the year by the end of spring to rest until the next year. When buying them in summer you typically won't see anything above the ground until the next April! | |
The classic harbinger of spring -- cheerful, trumpet-shaped blooms that return reliably, year after year, with almost no care. |
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About DaffodilsNarcissus is a genus of spring-flowering bulbs best known by the common name daffodil, prized across gardens worldwide for their cheerful, trumpet-centered blooms and reliable, carefree return year after year. Flowers typically combine a ring of six outer petals (the perianth) with a central cup or trumpet (the corona) in shades of white, yellow, orange, pink, or combinations of these, opening from late winter into late spring depending on the cultivar. Plants form clumps of strap-like foliage from true bulbs, multiplying over time if left undisturbed, and are rapid growers that establish and bloom reliably in their first full season after fall planting. Daffodils are deer, rabbit, and rodent resistant -- a trait tied directly to the toxic alkaloids concentrated in the bulb -- which makes them one of the most trouble-free bulbs for naturalizing in gardens where browsing animals are a problem. |
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ProsExtremely reliable and low-maintenance once planted; multiplies and returns for years. Genuinely deer-, rabbit-, and rodent-resistant thanks to toxic bulb alkaloids. Wide range of bloom colors, forms, and bloom times across cultivars, from very early to late spring. Thrives in both formal beds and naturalized plantings. |
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ConsBulbs and plant parts are toxic if eaten in quantity, a real consideration around pets and small children. Foliage must be left to yellow and die back naturally after bloom, which can look untidy in a tidy border for several weeks. Poorly-drained soil invites bulb rot. |
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| Highlights | One of the most reliable, carefree spring bulbs -- deer, rabbit, and rodent resistant, rapid to establish, and able to return and multiply for years with no special care. |
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| Mature Size | 8 - 30 inches tall. 6 - 12 inches wide. |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance | Medium |
| Zones | 4a - 8b (Usually hardy to -30° F) |
| Tags | Bulbs for Fall Planting, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Spring Containers, Medium, Medium, Naturalizing, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Potentially Toxic, Rabbit Resistant, Spring Ephemeral |
| Bloom Period | March - May |
| Flower Color | White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Bicolor
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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