Narcissus tazetta (Amaryllidaceae)

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Narcissus tazetta
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The Narcissus tazetta plant species is found in Europe to E. Asia. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Narcissus tazetta
Family:  Amaryllidaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Fields, meadows and garigue, especially in damp places, in the Mediterranean[89].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep rather stiff soil but succeeds in most soils and situations[1]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers an alkaline soil with a pH between 7 and 8[200]. Best grown in a warm sunny corner with shelter from cold winds[245]. The dormant bulbs will withstand soil temperatures down to at least -5°c[214]. A polymorphic species[200]. Cultivated for its essential oil[171]. The flowers are very powerfully scented[245]. The sub-species N. tazetta chinensis. Roemer. is used in Japanese medicine[174].

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