Poet's Narcissus (Narcissus poeticus)
Narcissus poeticus, Poet's Narcissus, is a bulbous perennial. It has pure white petals, a small flattened yellow cup edged red, and a strong, sweet fragrance. Blooms in l
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Moderate during growth, dry during dormancy.
Soil
Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
Temperature
Prefers cool springs and dry summers.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding in early spring.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
Moderate during growth, dry during dormancy.
Spring (active growth)
Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
Prefers cool springs and dry summers.
Hardy in zones 3-8
Outdoor
Light feeding in early spring.
Bulb-specific or balanced granular
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
30-60 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Blue-green
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
5-8 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyAmaryllidaceae
- genusNarcissus
- speciesNarcissus poeticus
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Edible
No
All parts of Narcissus poeticus, especially the bulbs, contain toxic alkaloids like lycorine. Ingestion can cause severe gastrointestinal distress, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, cardiac and neurological issues.