Tenby Daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Tenby 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) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–16" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr
Native to
AL, AR, CT, FL and 24 more states
Pollinators
bees, flies
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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
Tenby Daffodil is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
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 Tenby Daffodil need?
- Tenby Daffodil grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Tenby Daffodil bloom?
- Tenby Daffodil blooms in March and April.
- Where is Tenby Daffodil native?
- Tenby Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) is native to AL, AR, CT, FL and 24 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Tenby Daffodil toxic to dogs?
- Yes. Tenby 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 Tenby Daffodil toxic to cats?
- Yes. Tenby 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 Tenby Daffodil attract?
- Tenby Daffodil draws bees and flies.
- Is Tenby Daffodil HOA-friendly?
- Tenby Daffodil is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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