Narcissus 'Kidling'

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Kidling Jonquil

Narcissus ‘Kidling’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf cultivar that blooms very late in the spring with 1- 2 scented flowers on each stem. The petals are broad, yellow and slightly reflexed. The corona is bowl shaped and a darker shade of yellow than the petals. 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:
May - June
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9