Narcissus 'La Belle'

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La Belle Jonquil

Narcissus ‘La Belle’ is in Division 7. It blooms very late in the season with 2 – 3 scented flowers per stem. The petals are very broad, giving the flower a rounded look. The petals open a deep yellow but mature to a paler tone. The shallow, bowl shaped corona is an orangey yellow with a band of reddish orange at the rim. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
March - April
Bloom Color:
Orange
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8