Campernelle Jonquil

Narcissus (nar-SIS-us OH-dor-us)

Family: Amaryllidaceae Unknown Herbaceous (1-3 ft)

The Campernelle Jonquil is a herbaceous perennial bulb, a hybrid of N. jonquilla with the Lent Lily N. pseudonarcissus, that grows up to 1 foot, 4 inches tall. This plant blooms in mid spring with clusters of fragrant, deep yellow flowers. Its rolled, ridged leaves form a semi-circle, a the distinguishing feature. This plant prefers moist, well-drained, lime-free soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of heat and drought, but 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 inches below the soil surface. This plant has a spreading habit and is good for naturalizing. Flowers face the sun, so site the bulbs with any shade areas at the rear of the planting. Seed heads can be removed after flowering, but do not remove leaves until they have died back as they are providing nutrients to next year's bulb. 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: Disease and pest resistant. 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 developed in partnership with Longwood Gardens. More information on Narcissus .

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