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Quail Jonquil: Narcissus Quail

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quail jonquil

Family: Amaryllidae

Above: quail jonquil, Below: quail flowers Use: beds, borders, meadows
quail jonquil with hyacinths

Plant: ephemeral, bulbous perennial to 12"

Origin: Eurasia

Zone
: 5 - 8

Flowers
: Classic daffodil yellow with sweet fragrance. 2-4 flowers per stem.

Foliage: strap-like, fades in June

Culture
: part shade to full sun in average, rich soil. Jonquils are reputed to take southern heat better than other narcissus divisions.



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