I recently read that here in central NC, there is a problem with an invasive species crowding out native flowers, known as the ‘fig buttercup.’ From the News & Observer: “Fig buttercup, or ficaria verna, is a bright yellow flower with glossy petals about the size of a nickel, surrounded by heart-shaped leaves the color of fresh spinach.”
It’s been creeping into yards and can inadvertently be spread by mowing etc. The problem is that its dense petals block sunlight and prevent anything from growing underneath it.
You cannot hammer a girl into anything. She grows as a flower does, she will wither without sun; she will decay in her sheath as a narcissus will if you do not give her air enough; she might fall and defile her head in dust if you leave her without help at some moments in her life; but you cannot fetter her; she must take her own fair form and way if she take any.
ToonaD68 Premium Member about 3 years ago
That you’re outdoors and enjoying not being locked down?
wjones about 3 years ago
It is officially Spring.
mddshubby2005 about 3 years ago
Our crocuses bloom every spring like this, and have for thirty wonderful years!
Robin Harwood about 3 years ago
No, daffodils are a few particular types of narcissus. Not all narcissi are daffodils. Jonquils are a group of slightly different narcissi.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 3 years ago
Daffodils are considered a plant of death as is being referred to funerals.
dsTrekker Premium Member about 3 years ago
To paraphrase Will, “A narcissus by any other name would smell as sweet.”
dsTrekker Premium Member about 3 years ago
Or perhaps Gertrude Stein, “A narcissus is a narcissus is a narcissus.”
julie.mason1 Premium Member about 3 years ago
And all flowers are covered by the term posies.
William Bednar Premium Member about 3 years ago
I enjoyed “being locked down” as I would definitely not enjoy being in the ER, or ICU while gasping for air.
nosirrom about 3 years ago
Janis is the important thing to remember? I hope Arlo knows that!
Casey Jones about 3 years ago
As you wish.
Jhony-Yermo about 3 years ago
Excellent work JJ.
Michael G. about 3 years ago
They bring smiles with a sense of renewal.
david_42 about 3 years ago
I planted 75 King Daffodils, one came up. I guess the critters ate the rest.
mourdac Premium Member about 3 years ago
My favorite of the spring bulbs. Come back every year, multiply, available in many colors.
jlsnell327 about 3 years ago
“I wandered lonely as a cloudThat floats on high o’er vales and hillsWhen all at once I saw a crowdA host of golden daffodils”
-William Wordsworth
My favorite flower and favorite poem.
joeatwork212 about 3 years ago
Snow predicted for NE Illinois on Tuesday.
royq27 about 3 years ago
Great year for daffodils here in the Northeast!
poppacapsmokeblower about 3 years ago
Thank you.
trainnut1956 about 3 years ago
Daffy Dill
BC in NC Premium Member about 3 years ago
I recently read that here in central NC, there is a problem with an invasive species crowding out native flowers, known as the ‘fig buttercup.’ From the News & Observer: “Fig buttercup, or ficaria verna, is a bright yellow flower with glossy petals about the size of a nickel, surrounded by heart-shaped leaves the color of fresh spinach.”
It’s been creeping into yards and can inadvertently be spread by mowing etc. The problem is that its dense petals block sunlight and prevent anything from growing underneath it.
stevie44 about 3 years ago
Remember to stop and enjoy the flowers, whatever kind.
Natarose about 3 years ago
Spring has sprung, the grass has ris’, where the heck the flowers is?
admiree2 about 3 years ago
For the linguistic types, literary people and horticulturalists. What came first? The narcissus or the narcissist?
I’m assuming that either by features or the root word there is a connection.MuddyUSA Premium Member about 3 years ago
DCBakerEsq about 3 years ago
Every spring, Grammie’s yard was filled with daffodils. Tulsa. Riverside.
flagmichael about 3 years ago
“With your last sixpence, buy not bread but hyacinth for the soul.”
Tyge Premium Member about 3 years ago
Janis is the flower of Arlo’s life!
I’m surprised no one got this! 8^ )
kodipepper about 3 years ago
Thank you. that was informative. :)
Lightpainter about 3 years ago
No daffodils, but the roses are blooming now.
jmessick about 3 years ago
You cannot hammer a girl into anything. She grows as a flower does, she will wither without sun; she will decay in her sheath as a narcissus will if you do not give her air enough; she might fall and defile her head in dust if you leave her without help at some moments in her life; but you cannot fetter her; she must take her own fair form and way if she take any.