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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.3m
max. spread |
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0.3m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus
Other names: Old pheasant's eye, Pheasant's eye daffodil, Poet's daffodil , Narcissus recurvus, Poet's narcissus
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Genus: Narcissus
Species: N. poeticus var. recurvus - N. poeticus var. recurvus is a bulbous perennial with thin, erect, strap-like leaves and white, single flowers with recurved petals and red-rimmed, yellow cups in late spring.
Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring
Habit: Clump-forming
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Can also be a skin irritant.
Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus (Old pheasant's eye) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Woodland
Cultivation: Plant two times its own depth in autumn. Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil that is moist during the growing season. A wild daffodil, this species is somewhat variable.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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