Genus: Narcissus

Autumn is normally the time to start planting the bulbs of this genus made up of about 150 different species of perennial. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales and is a firm favourite as a garden plant and cut flower.

Over time, thousands of cultivars have been grown in a variety of shades of orange, yellow, white and even pink. There are 13 different groups of daffodils depending on the size, shape and number of flowers on each stem.

The bulbs are incredibly poisonous if eaten (beware, they do look a bit like onions) but the flowers of Jonquilla daffs and Tazetta can be candied and used as decoration – they smell fantastic too!

Narcissus photos

  • A garden flower photo (Narcissus poeticus (Daffodil Tamar Double))
    By AdrianFi..
  • Double daffodil (Narcissus Acropolis)
    By Grammazoo
  • snow on daffodil (narcissus)
    By Sarah65
  • Narcissus Hawera & Forgetmenots 04.08 (Narcissus Hawera)
    By Xela
  • Double Daffodil (Narcissus)
    By Grammazoo
  • Daffodil (Narcissus poeticus)
    By Grammazoo
  • Daffodil (Narcissus)
    By Grammazoo
  • Daffodills (Narcissus)
    By Grammazoo
  • Daffodil (narcissus 'Ice Follies')
    By Grammazoo
  • Narcissus Pipit - April 2008 (Narcissus)
    By RobertR
  • Narcissus Pipit - April 2008 (Narcissus)
    By RobertR
  • Narcissus Jack Snipe - April 2008 (Narcissus)
    By RobertR
  • daffodils (narcissus)
    By Sarah65
  • Daffodils (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)
    By Grammazoo
  • Mini yellow daffodils  (narcissus)
    By Grammazoo
  • Park Perfumn (narcissus 'park perfumn')
    By majeekah..
  • Narcissus 'Silver Chimes' (Narcissus 'Silver Chimes')
    By spritzhe..
  • A garden flower photo (Narcissus)
    By mcatama
  • Daffodil Hawera (Narcissus)
    By majeekah..
  • Narcissus 'Cheerfulness' (Narcissus 'Cheerfulness')
    By spritzhe..
  • Ice Wings  (Narcissus 'Ice Wings')
    By majeekah..
  • Narcissi (Narcissus)
    By Chrispook
  • Yellow Cheerfulness (Narcissus)
    By majeekah..
  • Cream Cheerfulness (Narcissus 'Cheerfulness')
    By majeekah..

more...

Species of Narcissus

Members growing plants in this genus

  • majeekahead

    Majeekahead

    joined 18 Oct, 2007

    405 plants

  • AndrewR

    Andrewr

    joined 7 Aug, 2007

    495 plants

  • Buzzbee

    Buzzbee

    joined 23 Dec, 2007

    164 plants

  • Chrispook

    Chrispook

    joined 18 May, 2007

    253 plants

  • Grammazoo

    Grammazoo

    joined 12 Feb, 2008

    201 plants

  • spritzhenry

    Spritzhenry

    joined 17 Jun, 2007

    511 plants

  • Sid

    Sid

    joined 29 Feb, 2008

    64 plants

  • treesandthings

    Treesandthi..

    joined 16 Feb, 2008

    158 plants

  • DiOhio

    Diohio

    joined 12 Mar, 2008

    233 plants

  • mcatama

    Mcatama

    joined 29 Nov, 2007

    69 plants

  • joclark

    Joclark

    joined 12 Apr, 2008

    199 plants

  • Sarah65

    Sarah65

    joined 15 Apr, 2008

    150 plants

  • Xela

    Xela

    joined 1 Mar, 2008

    220 plants

  • AdrianFinland

    Adrianfinland

    joined 23 Apr, 2008

    63 plants

  • asyaver

    Asyaver

    joined 10 Jun, 2008

    50 plants

Comments:

AdrianFinland

Adrianfinland

27 May, 2008

 

Thanks Grammazoo you are so clever!

On photo - Untitled

Grammazoo

Grammazoo

27 May, 2008

 

Poeticus variety! I have these and love them - lovely scent & long lasting!

On photo - Untitled

Lori

Lori

21 May, 2008

 

I have these too...lost the tag. Mt.Hood rings a bell though.

On photo - Daffodil

Lori

Lori

21 May, 2008

 

You betcha! lucky you... the smell of these beauties is heavenly.

On photo - Daffodil

jacque

Jacque

8 May, 2008

 

Mmmmm Since seeing such fab Double Daffs On GOY i want More 2 :)

On photo - Double daffodil

MikeC

Mikec

8 May, 2008

 

I would love to have this one too.

On photo - Double daffodil

flcrazy

Flcrazy

8 May, 2008

 

Well.., I see there's another daffodil I'll have to order this fall.!

On photo - Double daffodil

Grammazoo

Grammazoo

7 May, 2008

 

Hate to even see any more snow, but love the photo,lol!

On photo - snow on daffodil

flcrazy

Flcrazy

26 Apr, 2008

 

Aren't these the coolest looking..? !

On photo - Daffodil

flcrazy

Flcrazy

26 Apr, 2008

 

It looks more like a triple bloom.! Very unique.

On photo - Double Daffodil

majeekahead

Majeekahead

23 Apr, 2008

 

thanks Scotkat,

On photo - Park Perfumn

Scotkat

Scotkat

23 Apr, 2008

 

So exquisite and elegant in your garden I am sure .

Love Springtime .

On photo - Park Perfumn

david

David

22 Apr, 2008

 

Lovely change from the norm.

On photo - Daffodil

MikeC

Mikec

22 Apr, 2008

 

Love this one.

On photo - Daffodil

MikeC

Mikec

20 Apr, 2008

 

LOVE this one Robert.

talljim

Talljim

19 Apr, 2008

 

Very beautiful.

irish

Irish

19 Apr, 2008

 

beautiful

majeekahead

Majeekahead

18 Apr, 2008

 

hi Chris they look a bit like a variety i have 'park perfumn' i have loads of pic's of them in my garden page, if they are the same the trumpet colour fades and gets more pinkish/cream as it goes along - have a look see what you think!

On photo - Narcissi

jacque

Jacque

17 Apr, 2008

 

Nice pot of Daffs&Primroses :D

On photo - Untitled

majeekahead

Majeekahead

4 Apr, 2008

 

hi Lori - i am trying to find out, and yes it is scented, - not a strong scent and a bit peppery. - any ideas?

Lori

Lori

4 Apr, 2008

 

Amazing daph...what variety, Angie? look a bit light the old poeticus...what is the scent like?

jacque

Jacque

4 Apr, 2008

 

Thanksx

majeekahead

Majeekahead

4 Apr, 2008

 

ofcourse x

jacque

Jacque

4 Apr, 2008

 

:) It would look great on a EASTER GREETINGS CARD would u let me use this Ang for some Future Cards i make for EASTER 4 Family/Friends Only Mind:)

Helofadigger

Helofadigger

4 Apr, 2008

 

Wow I agree with you Jacque such a smashing picture.Hel.xxx.

jacque

Jacque

4 Apr, 2008

 

This Pic is so Lovely the daffs look PERFECT! :D

flcrazy

Flcrazy

2 Apr, 2008

 

I like this one too, I will have to look for the bulbs this fall. Nice close-up !

majeekahead

Majeekahead

2 Apr, 2008

 

thanks Jac, one of my fav's they have a wonderful smell too!

On photo - Cheerfulness

jacque

Jacque

1 Apr, 2008

 

very pretty :)

On photo - Cheerfulness

majeekahead

Majeekahead

31 Mar, 2008

 

thanks Mike, it is one of my favorites at the mo, - you can proberly tell from all the pic's of them i have been taking, but they are doing so well great big blooms, very eye catching and they have been going strong now for about 3 weeks ever lasted through the snow we had last weekend!

MikeC

Mikec

30 Mar, 2008

 

This one is very, very nice.

majeekahead

Majeekahead

30 Mar, 2008

 

thanks, me too they are really different arnt they 'Apricot whirl'

jacque

Jacque

30 Mar, 2008

 

I do love these Daffs:D

Grammazoo

Grammazoo

27 Mar, 2008

 

Wow! Love that pop of orange against the white!

jacque

Jacque

26 Mar, 2008

 

Its brill u no the Names as im now able to jot them down so i no what i like &can go out & buy ; )

jacque

Jacque

26 Mar, 2008

 

o i do like this 1 Di :)

On photo - "Tahiti" As A Group

jacque

Jacque

26 Mar, 2008

 

How Lovely :)

Chrispook

Chrispook

26 Mar, 2008

 

Amazing

Chrispook

Chrispook

26 Mar, 2008

 

Love the welcome sign

On photo - Ring Of Fire

Janette

Janette

26 Mar, 2008

 

What a beauty

MikeC

Mikec

26 Mar, 2008

 

The center looks like a carnation before it opens up. Very nice with a touch of yellow at the base.

MikeC

Mikec

26 Mar, 2008

 

Never saw this one before. It's GREAT

MikeC

Mikec

26 Mar, 2008

 

I have this one too and it's also a favorite.

On photo - Daffodil "Tahiti"

Grammazoo

Grammazoo

24 Mar, 2008

 

This happened to me last April. I took the completely broken ones inside and enjoyed an "indoor springtime" with a vase of them on the kitchen table so that they didn't seem wasted.

On photo - Poor daffodil.

Chrispook

Chrispook

24 Mar, 2008

 

Don't worry Chezs. It recovered quickly as soon as the snow melted.

On photo - Poor daffodil.

chezs

Chezs

24 Mar, 2008

 

ahh poor thing but hopefully more will come up in it place. but no more snow please.

On photo - Poor daffodil.

majeekahead

Majeekahead

22 Mar, 2008

 

well worth the wait Chris!

On photo - Miniature narcissi

Lori

Lori

19 Mar, 2008

 

the yellow makes them look incandescent...wow. very pretty.
will make note of them when I look for bulbs next fall.

On photo - right hand bed

jacque

Jacque

16 Mar, 2008

 

This looks so Natural i love it :D

MikeC

Mikec

16 Mar, 2008

 

Really beautiful !

On photo - Narcissus 'Replete'

flcrazy

Flcrazy

15 Mar, 2008

 

I see spring has sprung.! Daffodils are a lovely sign that spring is just around the corner.!

On photo - Narcissus Fortune

majeekahead

Majeekahead

15 Mar, 2008

 

thanks Fl, check out the others i have of this 'Daff' i have some in full bloom!

On photo - Narcissus 'Replete'

flcrazy

Flcrazy

15 Mar, 2008

 

It's just about to completely open it's sleepy eyes, It's a beautiful, frilly looking daffodil, that doesn't look anything like a daffodil. Great close up shot.!

On photo - Narcissus 'Replete'

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

12 Mar, 2008

 

No, it can't be - it was already in the garden when we bought the house. Replete's a new one, isn't it?

On photo - Double Narcissus

maple

Maple

12 Mar, 2008

 

Spritz has said all that needs saying!

majeekahead

Majeekahead

12 Mar, 2008

 

sol'dor - one of my fav's such a lovely scent!

On photo - Narcissus

majeekahead

Majeekahead

12 Mar, 2008

 

this looks very much like my Replete Narcis - do you know if it is - it's lovely! and if it is the same as mine the orange bits are supposed to turn bight hot pink as it matures!

On photo - Double Narcissus

jacque

Jacque

12 Mar, 2008

 

So much detail in1flower :)

On photo - Double Narcissus

Janette

Janette

12 Mar, 2008

 

Lovely Photo this looks great like the colours as well

On photo - Double Narcissus

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

12 Mar, 2008

 

What purity and perfection these Narcissi have...

talljim

Talljim

9 Mar, 2008

 

It is nice to see Spring flowers blooming in your yard. We still have lots of snow on the ground and very cold temperatures here in Minnesota.

On photo - Jetfire

jacque

Jacque

6 Mar, 2008

 

Thats lovely for the Play Group 2 do that4 the childrens Mums :)

Buzzbee

Buzzbee

5 Mar, 2008

 

Yes Maple - Jetfire does have an orange trumpet against the yellow petals, which should be swept back a bit - see Majeekahead for a good photo of what it looks like in its prime.

On photo - Jetfire

maple

Maple

5 Mar, 2008

 

They look like orchids. Beautiful

On photo - daffodills

maple

Maple

5 Mar, 2008

 

Is Jetfire the one with the orange trumpet against the yellow petals?

On photo - Jetfire

Chrispook

Chrispook

4 Mar, 2008

 

It's always great to see the first ones coming out. Spring is almost real, but where I live it's gone jolly cold again. The weather keeps changing.

On photo - Jetfire

jacque

Jacque

4 Mar, 2008

 

At last Chris :) Bet you was well pleased2see that :)

jacque

Jacque

4 Mar, 2008

 

What a FAB yellow :)

On photo - Jetfire

flcrazy

Flcrazy

4 Mar, 2008

 

Yes they are an old variety, and my favorite daffodills.

On photo - daffodills

Lori

Lori

4 Mar, 2008

 

Poeticus!! I have searched for these. their scent is amazing.
these are a very old variety, aren't they? I remember them in my grandmother's garden.

On photo - daffodills

majeekahead

Majeekahead

3 Mar, 2008

 

Thanks, and i really like clashing colours, being a florist i love to experiment with colour - ofcourse i would'nt put these colours together in clothing or in my house decor, but in the garden i think boldness really can work! glad you like it.

On photo - Rip van Winkle

RobertR

Robertr

1 Mar, 2008

 

Great planting combination - and proof that colours you think shouldn't work, frequently do in the garden, the yellow makes the pink/purple even stronger.

On photo - Rip van Winkle

jacque

Jacque

28 Feb, 2008

 

I love that Hebe in back ground :)its super colour Ang

On photo - Rip van Winkle