Daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Last reviewed: October 2026
Daffodil is toxic to dogs and cats.
Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) (last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–16" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr
Pollinators
bees, flies
Native alternatives to Daffodil
Daffodil is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
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Tenby daffodil is a classic spring bulb that produces bright yellow trumpet flowers in March and April. The narrow green foliage emerges in late winter and dies back by early summer, leaving the area dormant until the next spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Daffodil takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Foliage must be left to die back naturally for 6-8 weeks after blooming
- Area appears bare from summer through winter
Wildlife value
This daffodil provides early spring nectar for bees and flies when few other flowers are available. The bulbs are deer and rodent resistant due to their toxic compounds.
Common questions
- How much sun does Daffodil need?
- Daffodil grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Daffodil bloom?
- Daffodil blooms in March and April.
- Is Daffodil toxic to dogs?
- Yes. Daffodil is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Daffodil toxic to cats?
- Yes. Daffodil is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- What pollinators does Daffodil attract?
- Daffodil draws bees and flies.
- Is Daffodil HOA-friendly?
- Daffodil takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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