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California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera)
Bougainvillea Trained to grow on Guest Houses
Botanical Name
Narcissus
Family
Amaryllis Family (Amaryllidaceae)
Origin
Native to Europe
and North Africa
 
At Hearst Castle
Daffodils can be spotted intermingling with the azaleas and rhododendrons along the east esplanade. Also, in the upper bed above the tennis courts. A bed planted with 'King Alfred' bulbs are located on the slope next to the ramp down to the Roman pool from the tennis courts. We have no correspindence, pictures or information on Daffodils in the historic garden period (1919-1951).
 
Description
A perennial from bulbs. Leaves are usually straight and flat. The blossom has a structure that consists of a perianth (six outer petal-like segments) held at right angles to the corona (also called trumpet or cup) in the blossoms center.
Comments
Great for naturalizing in gardens. They come up year-to year; take cold and heat; and thrive with little attention. Bloom late winter into spring. Likes sun or part shade.

 



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