Narcissus 'Sweet Love'

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Sweet Love Jonquil Narcissus

Narcissus ‘Sweet Love’ is in Division 7. It blooms in mid spring with 2 flowers on each stem. The flowers are sweetly scented and face downward. The petals white and very broad. The corona is bowl shaped and yellow but matures to white with a yellow throat. 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
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
Yellow
White
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9