• Jonquilla
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • Yellow
  • Single

Quail

Perennial jonquilla daffodil in yellow, blooming in late spring. Jonquilla daffodil with two to three rich golden yellow small-cupped flowers per stem, about 2.3 inches across. USDA zones 3–9.

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A Quail daffodil flower up close on the plant
A Quail daffodil flower up close on the plant

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Quail daffodil plants in bloom in a garden
Quail daffodil plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Jonquilla Single · 2 in (6 cm)
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Late spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
16–18 in (41–46 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Narcissus jonquilla

In the garden

  • Rarely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Jonquilla daffodil sold by Breck's as Narcissus jonquilla 'Quail', with two to three flowers per stem.

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  • A Quail daffodil flower up close on the plant
    A Quail daffodil flower up close on the plant
  • Quail daffodil plants in bloom in a garden
    Quail daffodil plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Quail hardy in my zone?

Quail survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Quail need full sun?

Quail grows in full sun or part shade.

When does Quail bloom?

Quail blooms in late spring.

Is Quail good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Quail as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A Baby Moon daffodil flower up close on the plant Baby Moon Small jonquilla daffodil with clusters of golden yellow blooms on 6 to 12 inch stems. JonquillaMid springCompact
A Bell Song daffodil flower up close on the plant Bell Song Jonquilla daffodil with ivory petals and pink cups, three to five blooms per stalk. JonquillaMid springMedium height
A Kedron daffodil flower up close on the plant Kedron Jonquilla daffodil with vivid orange cups and bronzy yellow petals on 12 to 15 inch stems. JonquillaMid springMedium height
A Pipit daffodil flower up close on the plant Pipit Jonquilla daffodil with two to three yellow flowers per stem and cups that fade to white. JonquillaMid springMedium height

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A Actaea daffodil flower up close on the plant Actaea Poet's daffodil from 1919 with white petals and a red-rimmed yellow cup, 15 to 17 inches. PoeticusMid springMedium height
A Bridal Crown daffodil flower up close on the plant Bridal Crown Cluster-flowered Division 4 double daffodil in white and saffron, from 1949. DoubleEarly springMedium height
A Carlton daffodil flower up close on the plant Carlton Two-toned yellow large-cupped daffodil from 1927, 18 to 20 inches, early spring. Large-cuppedEarly springTall
A Dutch Master daffodil flower up close on the plant Dutch Master Large all-yellow trumpet daffodil, 18 to 20 inches, blooming early to mid spring. TrumpetEarly springTall

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