Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla)

Family: Amaryllidaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Narcissus jonquilla is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Flowers - raw or candied and made into desserts. — Flowers - raw or candied and made into desserts.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky hillsides, often on limestone, also in meadows and damp places. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)