Butter and Eggs daffodil
Narcissus 'Butter and Eggs'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Butter and Eggs' daffodil (Narcissus 'Butter and Eggs') is a bulb for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. The fragrant flowers have many layers of yellow petals with short orange segments mixed in. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Carnaval De Nice tulip, Blue fescue, and Monsieur Jules Elie peony.