Daffodil
Narcissus spp.
One of the most reliable spring bulbs for beginners. Daffodils naturalize beautifully and return year after year with little intervention.
Quick facts
- Sun
- Full, part-sun
- Season
- Spring
- Pollinators
- deer_resistant
- Zone
- 7–10
Where it shines in PNW gardens
Daffodil is a reliable perennial for Pacific Northwest gardens, especially in brighter beds where summer growth really takes off. Expect blooms in Spring, with extra value for deer_resistant. In the PNW, the big win is sun + drainage—avoid soggy winter soil if you can.
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