Narcissus jonquilla ‘Lieke’
Narcissus jonquilla 'Lieke' is a floriferous, fragrant, miniature daffodil with white flowers, a small primrose yellow cup and green centres.
Narcissus jonquilla ‘Lieke’ is a floriferous miniature daffodil blooming in April with white flowers, a small primrose yellow cup and green centres. N. jonquilla is a species from Spain and Portugal that has been cultivated since the 1700s for its oil, still a component of many perfumes. It has narrow, rush-like leaves – jonquilla comes from juncus which means rush.
Common Name: Apodanthus Daffodil, Jonquil
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: Yes
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Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mesic. The species in this genus grow in a wide range of habitats including open spaces ranging from low marshes to rocky hillsides and montane pastures to grassland, scrub, woods, river banks and rocky crevices.
Award: AGM
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