| Common Name | Jonquil |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Narcissus |
| Species | Jonquilla |
| Origin | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Blooming | Spring, often forced indoors in late winter |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green to blue-green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained sandy loam, rich in organic matter. pH 6.0-7.5 preferred.
Keep soil moist during active growth and blooming. Reduce watering significantly after foliage yellows (dormancy).
Full sun required for flowering. Tolerates partial shade but blooms may be reduced indoors.
Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and early spring growth. Stop feeding after flowering ends.
Deadhead spent blooms to prevent seed energy loss. Cut back yellowed foliage completely when dormant.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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