Common Daffodil

Common Daffodil Overview

A classic sign of Spring, this beautiful daffodil - Narcissus pseudonarcissus - is native to Western Europe and its nodding heads are often seen in both gardens and woodlands. It is often cut for display indoors throughout the spring period. Narcissus pseudonarcissus makes an excellent food source for bees and other pollinating insects and is the official National flower of Wales. Its flowers are small - yellow trumpets surrounded by pale yellow sepals. These daffodil bulbs should be planted - two to three times as deep as the bulb is long - in borders or containers, in autumn, on a shallow layer of gravel or grit. Narcissus pseudonarcissus - known by many different common names, including Lent Lily - naturalise easily and will flower best in a sunny position. They prefer moist soil during the growing season but will die if too wet when dormant, so always provide good drainage when planting - especially on heavy soils.