Vigorous heirloom variety from before 1919 performs best in cool climates and tolerates damp places that other narcissus do not.
Medium-large blossom with sweet fragrance features a small yellow cup with a red rim, surrounded by rounded glistening white petals.
Parent species Narcissus poeticus was described by Virgil, and is the source of the narcissus oil used in perfumery.
Zone 3-8. 12-14cm bulbs.
16-18" tall.