Poet's Narcissus

Narcissus poeticus

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Basic Information

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Genus: narcissus

Plant ID (slug): narcissus-poeticus

Numeric ID: 19815

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Narcissus poeticus is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Europe - France to Greece.

Habitats

Meadow; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Emetic Homeopathy Irritant The bulb is powerfully emetic and irritant[4]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the bulb[4].

Known Hazards

All parts of the plant, and especially the bulb, are poisonous[4]. The aroma of the flowers can cause some people to get a headache when they are in a closed room[4].