Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Narcissus 'Erlicheer'
Erlicheer Daffodil
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Height
- 10 to 16 in
- Flower color
- White outer petals with creamy ivory centers showing a hint of pale yellow
- Foliage color
- Medium green to blue-green, narrow strap-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Early 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 6 to 9
- Wildlife
- Occasional visits from bees and other spring pollinators
About this plant
Narcissus 'Erlicheer' produces clusters of soft ivory flowers touched with creamy yellow at the center, creating a gentle blend of warm tones in early spring. Slender, blue-green foliage rises in upright fans, forming a graceful backdrop for the abundant blooms. The plant develops a lush, full presence as multiple flowers open along each stem, filling garden spaces with refined color.
This double tazetta daffodil blooms in late winter to early spring with small, fully layered blossoms well suited for cutting gardens, patio pots, and indoor displays. Originating in the Mediterranean region, it remains a favorite for mass plantings where generous flowering supports seasonal design.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Woodland Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Grape hyacinths · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns
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 Roozengaarde.
