Narcissus bulbocodium

Narcissus bulbocodium

 

Common name: petticoat daffodil

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Leaf: Leaf: Narrow, linear to strap-shaped, green leaves in erect to sprawling clumps.

Flowers: Small, deep yellow trumpet-shaped, hoop-skirt shaped flowers in mid-Spring. The flower is unusual in that the central trumpet (corona) is exceptionally large in relation to the outer section (perianth) consisting of tiny pointed segments. 

Habit: perennial bulb; Form: small, low, delicate

ulture: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in organically rich, sandy to loams that drain well. Plant bulbs 4-6" deep and 3-6” apart in fall. After the flowers have bloomed, the top portion of each flower stem may be removed, as practicable, to prevent seed formation, but foliage should not be cut back until it begins to yellow. Best to keep the area where they are planted, dry in the summer- or at least having sharp draining soil. Ideally on a slope in the sun. Can jaturalize on fine grass on a slope. Flowers usually face the sun, so bulbs should be grown with any shade areas at the rear of the planting. Bulbs can be left undisturbed for a number of years. Hardy in USDA zones 8-9.

Uses: Best in beds, borders, wild gardens, open woodland areas, in front of shrubs or massed under trees. Best planted in quantity, i.e., from smaller groupings of at least 6 bulbs to large sweeping drifts. Mixes well with other spring-flowering bulbs

Origin: species origin is southern Europe- Iberian peninsula