Bonsai Buddy is a Narcissus poeticus, commonly called Poet's daffodil · Pheasant's eye · Poet's narcissus.
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Fresh moss pole installed, climbing already.
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About this plant
Common name
Poet's daffodil · Pheasant's eye · Poet's narcissus
Scientific name
Narcissus poeticus
Sun
Full sun to light shade
Water
Moderate while growing; dry in summer dormancy
Soil
Well-drained, moderately fertile loam
Nickname
Bonsai Buddy
Fun facts
- It was one of the first daffodils to be cultivated, grown in gardens since classical antiquity.
- The name "pheasant's eye" refers to the red-rimmed central cup, said to resemble the bird's eye.
- Its flowers are a source of narcissus absolute, a prized ingredient in perfumery.
- It is associated with the Greek myth of Narcissus, the youth who fell in love with his own reflection.
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