Daffodil (Narcissus spp.)

common name: 
Daffodil, Narcissus
 | 
scientific name: 
Narcissus
 
spp.
Yellow daffodil (Narcissus spp.) with orange trumpet blooming among green foliage in early spring.

This cultivar of daffodil produces bright yellow petals with contrasting orange trumpets, providing classic early-spring color in the landscape. Photo taken March 31, 2026 in the Backyard Farmer Garden.

Image Creadit: 
Trey Lamkins, Graduate Research Assistant
Yellow daffodil (Narcissus spp.) with orange trumpet blooming among green foliage in early spring.

Daffodils (Narcissus spp.) are among the most recognizable and reliable spring-flowering bulbs, known for their bright, trumpet-shaped flowers and early-season color. The genus Narcissus includes over 50 species and thousands of cultivated varieties, offering a wide range of flower forms, sizes, and color combinations. Blooming in early to mid-spring, daffodils feature a central corona (trumpet) surrounded by petals, commonly in combinations of yellow, white, and orange. They are widely used in gardens and borders, where they can multiply over time and form long-lasting clumps.

Charecteristics
Plant type: 
Bulb
Hardiness Zones: 
3, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 7, 8
Light Needs: 
Full Sun
Water Needs: 
Moist
Space Requirements: 
Less than 12 inches
Height Requirements: 
Less than 2 feet
Spread Requirements: 
Less than 1 foot
Bloom Color: 
Yellow
Bloom Time: 
Spring
Leaf Color: 
Green
Companion Plant Tolerance: 
Rabbit
Varieties