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     Native British 

Wild Daffodil Bulbs 

Latin:  Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Other Names:  Lent Lily, Easter Lily
Distribution:  This is the native British wild daffodil, which was once common in the wild throughout British woodlands, but with the clearance of woodland and improvement of pasture, the numbers of wild daffodils has drastically reduced.
Habitat:  It thrives in damp woodland and pasture.  It is a vigorous grower and suitable for naturalising in grass, dappled shade and open woodland.
Description:  Perennial.  It is a short plant (15-30cm), which blooms in February and March.  The flowers have pale yellow petals with a deeper yellow trumpet and a light scent.
Uses: The bulb of the daffodil has narcotic properties.  It was recommended by the 17^th century herbalist, Thomas Culpepper, as a purgative and emetic, but the Botanical Society of the British Isles warn that the plant is poisonous.

Planting Instructions for 'In the Green' Bulbs:  The bulbs should be planted as soon as you receive them.  They are best planted where they can be left undisturbed.  If the earth is frozen solid, then you’ll need to wait until it is crumbly again.  If you do need to wait for a couple of days, sink the bulbs in some damp compost in a sheltered place until the soil is crumbly again.

Plant the bulbs as soon as possible upon receipt.

These bulbs were grown in Britain from cultivated stock.