I am from Georgia, and my husband is from Texas. He calls the flowers in the picture daffodils, but I know them as jonquils. A lot of people do not know that there is a difference.
Although they are closely related, both belonging to the genus Narcissus, and similar in appearance and growing needs, they are most definitely different.
Both daffodils and jonquils grow from bulbs and make beautiful additions to flower beds. The greens of these blooms are among the first to emerge from the ground, offering a reminder of warmer days ahead. These plants are exceptionally hardy and tolerant of cold temperatures and should be planted in the fall to enjoy spring blooms. I uprooted some of my mom’s jonquils and relocated them to Texas, and they are always the first to bloom every year.
Although it can be difficult to tell them apart, jonquils and daffodils are not the same flowers, and each has its own distinct features. Jonquils come in shades of yellow and orange, with a center cup surrounded by petals. Distinguishing features of jonquils are that they can have up to five flowers per stem and have a beautiful fragrance. Daffodils come in a wider range of colors, have only one flower per stem, and have little to no scent. A rule of thumb to remember is that all jonquils are daffodils, but not all daffodils are jonquils.
This family of narcissus is extremely easy to grow and provide gorgeous blooms to welcome Springtime. Its like sunshine blooming in your garden! Plant some today and enjoy for years to come😊 ~ Monamie
