Narcissus species Actaea Recurvus is stunning with its pure white petals and a small yellow eye that is edged with a deep-red margin. It is a classic, fragrant heirloom daffodil that is often called the pheasant's eye or Poeticus narcissus. The blooms are approximately 3" across and bloom on 14-18" tall stems in late spring. This daffodil tolerates damp soils where other bulbs rot, making it useful for rain gardens and low-lying areas as wells as borders, pathways, meadows, woodland edges, naturalizing, and containers.
Actaea Recurvus Narcissus is long-lived, low maintenance, deer and rodent resistant, and provides early food for pollinators. This versatile spring bulb is a must for the real aficionado.
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Bloom Time
 Mid Spring | |
Mature Height
16 - 18 inches
Hardiness Zones
Zone 3 Hardy | |
Zone 4 Hardy | |
Zone 5 Hardy | |
Zone 6 Hardy | |
Zone 7 Hardy | |
Zone 8 Hardy | |
Suitable Zones
Zone 3 Suitable | |
Zone 4 Suitable | |
Zone 5 Suitable | |
Zone 6 Suitable | |
Zone 7 Suitable | |
Zone 8 Suitable | |
Zone 9 Suitable | |
Sunlight
 Full Sun | |
 Partial Shade | |
Package Contents
25 bulbs
When to plant Daffodils?
Plant Daffodils in fall when daytime temperatures are in the 60's during the day or lower. Plant Daffodils before the ground freezes solid in winter.
How to plant Daffodil bulbs?
Plant Daffodil bulbs 6-8" deep with the pointed end facing the sky. Fill the planting hole back in with soil to cover the Daffodil bulbs. Water the bulbs in after the initial planting. Avoid watering after the planting as they prefer to be dry in winter.
Where to plant Daffodil bulbs?
Plant Daffodil bulbs in well-drained soil. Plant in full to part sun. If the area is sunny in spring but shaded in summer from trees, Daffodils will grow well there.
Bouquet Planting Daffodils
For a full bouquet appearance plant 5 bulbs per one 10-12" wide planting hole. The bulbs can be planted 1-2" from each other in this larger hole.
What to do when your Daffodils are done blooming?
The flower stems can be removed once the blooms have faded. Keep the leaves intact until they yellow, wither and can easily be removed from the soil. The leaves gather energy from the sun after the blooms fade to provide energy for the next seasons blooms. Keep the bulbs dry during summer, as they prefer dry conditions when dormant.
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