Narcissus tazetta Chinese Sacred Lily — Lien Chu lily
- Family :Amaryllidaceae
- Subfamily :
- Common name : Lien Chu lily
- Section :div.8 section:Tazettae,
- Native to :Méditerranée orientale
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Cream, Yellow
- Hardiness :
- Exposure :
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - Cut flowers - In the ground - Containers or pot
The genus
The original N. tazetta species are found in Italy and South of France. They are typically mediterranean and will only perform well in this climat . As they don't need a cold period and flower ing starts from December onwards until the end of February which is a real asset to brighten up a wintergarden. All these species also do well in pots and can be brought indoor while flowering, where you can even better appreciate their unique fragrance.
Growing cycle
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Plantation :Juillet (sem. 3-4), Août (sem. 1-4), Septembre (sem. 1-3)
Végétation :Janvier (sem. 1-4), Février (sem. 1-4), Mars (sem. 1-4), Avril (sem. 1-4), Mai (sem. 1-4), Octobre (sem. 1-4), Novembre (sem. 1-4), Décembre (sem. 1-4)
Floraison :Janvier (sem. 1-4), Février (sem. 1-3), Décembre (sem. 2-4)