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Curlew Jonquil
Narcissus ‘Curlew’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf narcissus that blooms in mid to late season with 1 to 3 flowers per stem. The flowers are 3 inches across with white petals and a long ivory white corona. 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:
January - February
March - April
Bloom Color:
White
Wildlife Interest:
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9