In Texas, we have the saying “Don’t mess with Texas.” This is to encourage others not to underestimate the strength and resilience of Texans. This saying certainly applies to our Narcissus bulb which embodies those traits of strength and resilience and is aptly named the “Texas Star.” Though named the “Texas Star,” you will find this beauty all across the South.
Narcissus × intermedius ‘Texas Star’ has become a favorite around the Southern Bulb Co. The name says it all, as this uncommonly “Texas tough” hybrid between a Narcissus jonquil and a Narcissus tazetta performs well in clay, sand, ditches that get wet, and high ground that stays dry. Although different from that of the jonquil, in that it 1) does not produce seed and 2) has a two-toned yellow color, the sweet fragrance of the flowers is similar and causes many a gardener to lean in for a closer smell.
If we had to pick a few words to describe the “Texas Star,” resilient, fun, and thriving would be some of our top choices.
Several characteristics distinguish it from the jonquil, including the slightly more curved foliage and blooms of vibrant yellow cups with yellow petals. An interesting habit of the foliage is to commonly see it curve from two opposite sides of the plant, to reach over the flower and touch, as if a ballerina with her hands over head during a dance. But let not talk of ballerinas fool you — this rare selection has proven worthy in gardens all over Texas, as are many other jonquil hybrids.
The ‘Texas Star’ is the Narcissus that thrives in Texas in mid-March! This strong-performing fragrant Narcissus is a staple of any naturalized daffodil and bulb gardens in Texas and the South! We love that this is one of the latest blooming yellow Narcissus that works for Zone 9! Quick to multiply, these yellow blooms pack a lot of color into small spaces.
