Pronounced (approximate): nar-SIS-us soo-doh-nar-SIS-us
A long central trumpet is about as long as, or longer than, the surrounding petal-like segments. One flower is carried at the tip of each flowering stalk.
Trumpet Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus): side view of the long yellow trumpet. Tap the photo to open the gallery.
Family Amaryllidaceae
Life cycle Bulb-forming perennial
Blooms Early spring
Height About 12–18 inches
Habitat Gardens, old homesites, grassy banks, and open woodland where it persists or escapes cultivation
Common names
Trumpet Daffodil · Wild Daffodil · Daffodil
Bloom timing and height vary with location. Native status refers to North America; see the regional range below.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
Gardens, old homesites, grassy banks, and open woodland where it persists or escapes cultivation. Flowering season: early spring.
Daffodil is also used for many garden hybrids and cultivars. A trumpet-shaped flower alone does not establish cultivar ancestry; this entry is kept separate from the other daffodil forms in the collection.
A long central trumpet is about as long as, or longer than, the surrounding petal-like segments.
Strap-like leaves grow from the base.
Look for bulb-forming perennial growth in gardens, old homesites, grassy banks, and open woodland where it persists or escapes cultivation. Pair close views with a photograph of the whole plant.
2 field photographs. Select a photograph to enlarge it.
Native to western Europe; introduced in parts of North America.
Reported introduced U.S. distribution
AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV
State records describe documented distribution, not presence in every county. The observation map shows reported sightings and may include cultivated plants.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Trumpet Daffodil in the flower quiz, or compare it with other plants in the guide.
Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.