Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Narcissus 'Avalanche'
Avalanche Daffodil
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Height
- 16 to 18 in
- Flower color
- Creamy white petals with a greenish-yellow to yellow cup
- Foliage color
- Medium green to blue-green, narrow strap-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Early to mid spring
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low, remove spent flowers to prevent seed formation, allow foliage die back naturally before removal
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Occasional visits from bees and other spring pollinators
About this plant
Narcissus 'Avalanche' produces clusters of creamy white flowers accented by soft yellow cups, creating a graceful display in early spring. Narrow, blue-green foliage forms upright clumps that stay fresh through the bloom period, supporting multiple blossoms on each stem. The plant has a refined, flowing habit that adds movement and brightness to borders and mixed bulb plantings.
This tazetta-type daffodil blooms in mid to late spring with fragrant, multi-flowered stems well suited for cutting gardens, containers, and sheltered outdoor beds. Introduced from the Mediterranean region, it remains a favorite for mass plantings and indoor forcing where generous blooms bring lasting seasonal interest.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Woodland Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Forget-me-nots · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Grape hyacinths · Hardy geraniums
Design tip
The early flowers arrive when the garden is still waking up, so give it a spot you pass often in spring. Drift them in uneven groups for a natural look, and interplant with perennials that fill the gap after the leaves die back.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
