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Description
Narcissus Tazetta, also known as the Chinese sacred lily, is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region, and it belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. This plant has been cultivated for centuries for its ornamental value, and it is widely used in gardens, parks, and landscapes around the world.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Narcissus |
Appearance
Narcissus Tazetta produces fragrant clusters of white, yellow or orange flowers with a small, trumpet-like corona surrounded by six petals. The leaves are long, narrow, and green, growing up to 40 cm tall, and the bulbs are small, round, and brown. This plant blooms in the spring and can grow up to 45 cm in height.
Care Guide
– Water: Narcissus Tazetta prefers moist soil, but overwatering can cause bulb rot. Water the plant deeply once a week during the growing season, and reduce watering after the flowers fade.- Fertilization: Feed Narcissus Tazetta with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.- Soil: This plant thrives in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.- Sunlight: Narcissus Tazetta prefers full sun to partial shade, and it can tolerate some shade in hot climates.- Hardiness Zones: This plant is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
Narcissus Tazetta is relatively pest and disease-resistant, but it can be affected by some problems, such as:- Narcissus bulb fly: A small, black fly that lays eggs on the bulb, causing damage to the plant.- Fusarium basal rot: A fungal disease that affects the bulb, causing brown spots and decay.- Narcissus yellow stripe virus: A viral disease that causes yellow stripes on the leaves and affects the plant’s growth.
Habitat
Narcissus Tazetta is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. It grows in sunny, well-draining areas, such as meadows, hillsides, and rocky slopes.
Questions and Answers
Q: How often should I water Narcissus Tazetta?
A: Water the plant once a week during the growing season.
Q: What is the ideal soil pH for Narcissus Tazetta?
A: This plant thrives in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Q: When does Narcissus Tazetta bloom?
A: This plant blooms in the spring.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Narcissus Tazetta?
A: This plant is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.
Related Plants
– Narcissus jonquilla- Narcissus pseudonarcissus- Narcissus poeticus – Narcissus bulbocodium- Narcissus triandrus
References
– “Planting and Caring for Narcissus Tazetta,” The Spruce, https://www.thespruce.com/narcissus-tazetta-planting-and-care-2132444.- “Narcissus Tazetta,” Missouri Botanical Garden, https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c536.
