Narcissus jonquilla
Jonquil
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Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) - Description
Narcissus jonquilla (Jonquil, Rush daffodil) is a bulbous flowering plant, a species of Narcissus (daffodil) that is native to southwestern Europe and northern Africa, but has naturalised throughout Europe and the United States. It bears long, narrow, rush-like leaves (hence the name "jonquil", Spanish junquillo, from the Latin juncus = "rush").
Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) - Blooming
The Daffodil will bloom in late winter and spring in colors that range from orange, yellow, or white. The blooms will typically face the sun.
Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) - Growth
Plant will generally grow to be about 1-2' tall.
Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) - Planting
Daffodils can be planted either in the ground or in a pot during the fall. When planting the bulbs into the ground, space them 4-8" apart. If the Daffodils are going to be planted in a pot, a pot 14-16" in size can hold 18-24 bulbs. Immediately after planting the bulbs, deeply soak the soil.
Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) - Pest
Daffodils are susceptible to aphids and fungal diseases in dense, moist soils.
Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) - Interesting facts
The Genus Narcissus is said to be named after the hero Narcissus from Greek mythology. The flower first grew at the site where Narcissus died from drowning in a lake he fell into while obsessing over his own reflection.
Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) - Soil and irrigation
Daffodils require sandy, loamy soil that is well-drained. For the first week, water plant daily. Afterwards, water the plant as needed. Narcissus tazetta and N. jonquilla varieties do best with slightly alkaline soil, while N. bulbocodium, N. cyclamineus, and N. triandrus varieties prefer slightly acidic soil.
