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daffodil

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Honeybees rarely visit daffodils because the downward-facing trumpet shape hinders access to nectar and pollen, with many cultivated varieties offering minimal rewards. Wild types provide minor early-spring pollen primarily for bumblebees rather than honeybees. Peak bloom occurs in March-April; these bulbs are deer-resistant and naturalize well but require well-drained soil to avoid rot.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
BloomMarch–April
USDA zones3-8
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeWestern Europe — naturalized in North America
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