White Daffodil

Matins (page 2): "Underneath, hollow stems of the white daffodils, / Ice Wings, Cantatrice"


Other names: Narcissus

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Type: Herbaceous perennial bulb

Blooming period: Early to late Spring

Sun requirement: Full sun, partial shade.

Soil requirement: Well drained.

Notes: "Ice wings" and "Cantatrice" are different varietals of white daffodils. Daffodil sap can irritate the skin and aggravate skin allergies. Narcissus is also a figure in Greek mythology: A hunter who is known for his beauty, who eventually falls in love with his own reflection.

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