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Wild Daffodil Plant Care
Narcissus pseudonarcissus L.
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With its vibrant yellow trumpet-shaped flowers, Narcissus pseudonarcissus is a stunning spring bloomer native to Western Europe. Plant collectors are drawn to this species for its delightful fragrance, early blooming period, and ability to naturalize and multiply in the garden effortlessly.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–70°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Wild Daffodil?
Water Wild Daffodil every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–70°F (10–21°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Wild Daffodil Native To?
- Albania
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Palestine
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- The Netherlands
- Türkiye
- UAE
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Yemen
What Is the Wild Daffodil?
Wild Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Narcissus genus. Wild Daffodil is native to Europe, Western Asia. Wild Daffodil is also known as Lent Lily, Common Daffodil.
Wild Daffodil displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately . Wild Daffodil produces showy, fragrant flowers in shades of yellow, white, and orange.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Wild Daffodil?
Narcissus pseudonarcissus requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Wild Daffodil Need?
Wild Daffodil thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Wild Daffodil Prefer?
Narcissus pseudonarcissus grows best at temperatures of 50–70°F. Wild Daffodil prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–70°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Wild Daffodil?
Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Wild Daffodil to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Wild Daffodil?
Feed Wild Daffodil every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Wild Daffodil?
Repot every 2-3 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Wild Daffodil?
Wild Daffodil can be propagated through division of offsets, bulb scales, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to narcissus abscissus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Wild Daffodil Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic to cats and dogs
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant list, which covers Narcissus species (which includes Wild Daffodil). View the ASPCA entry
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Wild Daffodil?
Wild Daffodil is susceptible to aphids, narcissus bulb fly, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Wild Daffodil Need?
Wild Daffodil grows outdoors in USDA Zone 3a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 3a. Wild Daffodil is native to Europe, Western Asia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Wild Daffodil is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Narcissus genus — compare its care with other Narcissus species on PlantoScan.
Narcissus is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Wild Daffodil thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Narcissus Species
Other Narcissus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Narcissus pseudonarcissus L., family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 289 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Narcissus species (which includes Wild Daffodil) as toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: jamie-aa, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 3a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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