Narcissus — 4 species

Botanical species in the genus Narcissus recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Edible

Narcissus jonquilla

Narcissus jonquilla

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a deep rather stiff soil but succeeds in most soils. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Easily grown in a dry sunny position.

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Medicinal

Narcissus poeticus

Narcissus poeticus

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a deep rather stiff soil but succeeds in most soils and situations. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Easily grown in a moist soil, doing well in grass but it is slow to establish.

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Medicinal

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Cultivation

Narcissus pseudonarcissus is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to -20°c or lower. Prefers a deep rather stiff soil but succeeds in most soils. Grows well in heavy clay soils.

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Medicinal

Narcissus tazetta

Narcissus tazetta

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a deep rather stiff soil but succeeds in most soils and situations. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers an alkaline soil with a pH between 7 and 8.

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