Narcissus (daffodil)
Narcissus (daffodil): Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Daffodils belong to the genus Narcissus, in the Amaryllidaceae family. They are bulbous perennials valued mainly for spring flowering. The common names daffodil and narcissus cover a range of species and varieties rather than one uniform plant. Their different outlines, scents and flower forms extend well beyond the familiar image of a single yellow bloom with a large trumpet.The bulb is an underground storage organ. It enables the plant to pass through a resting period before producing new leaves and flower stems. Leaves are generally long and narrow, with green shades that may have a greyish cast. They contribute to rebuilding the bulb’s reserves after flowering. Natural yellowing belongs to the plant’s cycle: the disappearance of foliage does not necessarily mean that the bulb is no longer alive. The visible plant and its underground persistence are different aspects of the same perennial.The flower has a central corona, usually surrounded by…
