Narcissus Sagitta - Daffodil

Narcissus 'Sagitta' is an early variety, which bears pretty flowers with pale-yellow petals shaded with green and a salmon-pink centre, perched at a height of 40cm (16in). This daffodil blooms from March.

Its green foliage is deciduous. The leaves are shorter than the flower stem, as they reach a length of 30 to 35cm (12 to 14in). This variety reaches a height of 40 to 50cm (16 to 20in) when fully grown. Its blooms can be placed in a vase, but it is best not to mix them with other flowers.

Narcissus flowers are increasingly appreciated today because they are synonymous with spring. Their bulbs are toxic. They do not tolerate inclement weather such as rain, which damages the flower. Nevertheless, they are among the most resilient autumn bulbs. They are a faithful plant that returns every year.

Narcissus comes from a Greek legend in which a handsome young man rejected the love of the nymph Echo. As punishment, the gods made him only love his own image. When he perched above a fountain to drink, Narcissus saw his reflection and remained in contemplation of it until he drowned. He then transformed into a flower.