Narcissus 'Chiva'

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Chiva Jonquil

Narcissus ‘Chiva’ is in Division 7. It has 1 to 5 small one inch flowers on each stem. The petals and the corona are yellow. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
March - April
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9