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Intrigue Jonquil
Narcissus ‘Intrigue’ is in Division 7. It blooms in late spring with 2- 3 scented flowers per stem. The petals are yellow with a small but distinct point at the tip. The base of the petals may have a band of white at maturity. The corona is shallow and funnel shaped. It opens yellow and matures to white. It is hardy in zones 3 – 8. 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.