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Care decision	Wild daffodilNarcissus pseudonarcissus
Light	Full sun or partial shade. RHS: Narcissus pseudonarcissus species profile
Water	Keep moisture available during active spring growth without waterlogging. RHS: Narcissus pseudonarcissus species profile
Soil & growing mix	Moderately fertile, well-drained soil; a range of soil textures and pH conditions is tolerated. RHS: Narcissus pseudonarcissus species profile
Mature size	The RHS describes the species reaching about 35 cm (14 inches) tall; clumps expand over time. RHS: Narcissus pseudonarcissus species profile
Growing season	Early spring flowers followed by foliage that dies back for summer dormancy. NC State Extension: Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Winter & climate	NC State lists USDA zones 4–8 for this species. This is not a rating for all Narcissus. NC State Extension: Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Container fit	Container choice matters. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & variety	Use the species rating as an initial screen, then check local spring growth and drainage. A warm-region paperwhite recommendation does not establish suitability for N. pseudonarcissus. Spring dates shift with climate; the plant stage is more useful than a borrowed calendar month.
Equipment to consider	Wilcox All-Pro 202S 14-inch digging trowel Bosmere Large Face Copper Plated Plant Markers, 10-inch, 10-pack
Evidence & next steps	Bulbs & summer tubers guides → Naturalize Wild Daffodils Where the Mowing Plan Lets Them Return Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs for Your Region, Drainage and Winter Chill Divide Crowded Spring Bulbs After Flowering: Choose the Right Stage to Lift Read the growing reference NC State Extension: Narcissus pseudonarcissus RHS: Narcissus pseudonarcissus species profile

These facts help compare choices. They do not establish that plants can share a pot, watering circuit or outdoor site. Check the full reference and local suitability before planting.

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