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Colossus Large Cup Narcissus
Narcissus ‘Colossus’ is in Division 2. The petals are yellow and the cup is a darker yellow and large. This bright yellow large cup Narcissus is an offspring of the classic King Alfred daffodil and won an Award of Merit in the Netherlands in 1912. 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
Bloom Time:
March - April
May - June
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Groundcover
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8