One of the first signs of spring in Arkansas is the appearance of daffodils, although arguably they’ve been known to appear while the snow and ice lingers. Nevertheless, the daffodil is known as the birth flower for March and, as a symbol of hope and renewal, has become synonymous with the beginning of the spring season and the Easter holiday.

Here are some fun facts you might not know about these harbingers of spring:

• All jonquils are daffodils, but not all daffodils are jonquils. While hotly debated in the botanical worlds, there may be up to 200 different species of daffodils and more than 25,000 hybrids registered.
• The botanical name for the daffodil, Narcissus, is rooted in Greek mythology. (No pun intended.)
• “Narcissus people” are die-hard daffodil enthusiasts known as the sci-fi nerds of the flower world.
• While daffodils are not a flower you want to ingest, they do have specific medicinal uses, including treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
• Daffodil bulbs are poisonous to animals, so make sure Fido isn’t digging where you’ve been planting.
• Easy to grow and hardy in nearly all parts of the U.S. and as far north as the Canadian border, you can find daffodils just about anywhere, but only certain varieties can grow in Florida. Most daffodils require a 12 week cold winter season with frost for bulb to bud development, so growing them in warm winter states requires careful planning.

The thing you have to remember if you are wanting to have your own daffodil display is to plant early. Much like the Workday implementation process, a daffodil field will bloom for decades, but the bulbs will need to be planted in autumn. You’ve done the planting, and now we’re starting to bloom thanks to your commitment. Sometimes it takes a while to really see the outcome of your effort, but the benefits will last for years to come. Happy spring!

Sources:
https://www.southernliving.com/garden/flowers/daffodil-flower-facts
https://www.bostonbulbswholesale.co.uk/blog/news/15-interesting-facts-about-daffodils-and-narcissus
https://allpoetry.com/Daffodowndilly