Narcissus 'Pheasant's Eye' is a fragrant heirloom daffodil with a captivating two-tone bloom that has enchanted gardeners since the 1700s. Pure-white, star-shaped petals frame a bright yellow-green inner cup delicately ringed in deep red, creating the distinctive eye-like center that inspired its name. Growing 16 inches tall with mid-spring blooms, this Poeticus narcissus thrives in zones 3 through 3 and resists both deer and pests, making it a reliable choice for northern gardens.
Full Sun
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3-3
16in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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The dramatic contrast between the pristine white petals and the intricately ringed red-and-yellow cup creates a flower so striking it's instantly recognizable. Centuries of garden cultivation have preserved this heirloom's generous fragrance and reliable performance, while its natural pest resistance means you'll enjoy undisturbed blooms year after year. Plant it in full sun to part shade, and it will return faithfully each spring with minimal fuss.
Narcissus 'Pheasant's Eye' is grown as a spring-flowering ornamental, valued for cutting and for naturalizing in garden borders. Its fragrance and striking form make it a favorite for spring bouquets and for massing in beds where its mid-spring bloom time extends the season beyond early daffodils. Gardeners prize it for its ability to return reliably year after year without special care.
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Plant bulbs in autumn, 4 to 6 weeks before the first hard freeze, to allow roots to establish before winter dormancy. This timing ensures the bulbs experience adequate cold for proper flowering.
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“This variety dates back to the 1700s, when it was already established as a garden favorite. Its common name reflects the distinctive appearance of its corona (the inner cup), which resembles the dark eye of a cock pheasant when viewed head-on. The Poeticus classification speaks to its history among cultivated ornamentals, where it earned its place through generations of gardeners who recognized both its beauty and its reliability.”