# hoop-petticoat daffodil (*Narcissus bulbocodium*)

The hoop-petticoat daffodil is a cheerful little flower with bright yellow petals that look like a fancy skirt! It blooms in spring and brings joy to gardens and meadows.

- **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 2/5 · Low
- **Habitat:** Grasslands

![hoop-petticoat daffodil](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Narcissus_bulbocodium_web.jpg&width=800)

Photo: Jean-Jacques MILAN, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Narcissus_bulbocodium_web.jpg)

## Appearance

The hoop-petticoat daffodil has a unique, bell-shaped trumpet (corona) that is much larger than its tiny, often twisted petals. Its vibrant yellow or creamy white flowers face upwards or outwards, resembling a small petticoat. This distinctive form sets it apart from other daffodils.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Liliopsida
- **Order:** Asparagales
- **Family:** Amaryllidaceae
- **Genus:** Narcissus

## Interesting facts

- Despite their delicate look, vast fields of these daffodils paint mountain meadows bright yellow!
- Each flower has six tiny petals almost hidden behind its giant, cup-shaped 'hoop'!
- There are over 25 different types of hoop-petticoat daffodils, each with unique flower shapes!
- This daffodil's scientific name means 'bulb with a woolly coat' in ancient Greek!

## Special abilities

- **Bulb Survivalist:** Hoop-petticoat daffodil has a hidden bulb that stores energy, allowing it to survive harsh winters and bloom early.
- **Natural Protector:** Hoop-petticoat daffodil can produce a toxic compound called lycorine, which helps it defend against hungry animals.
- **Early Bloomer:** Hoop-petticoat daffodil can bloom very early in spring, giving it a head start on pollination before other plants emerge.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 10-30 cm
- **Spread:** 5-15 cm
- **Flower Size:** 2-3 cm
- **Bloom Season:** Late Winter to Early Spring
- **Edible:** No
- **Toxicity:** Moderate
- **Lifecycle:** Perennial
- **Pollination Method:** Insect

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** Buff-tailed bumblebee (*Bombus terrestris*) — collects nectar and pollen from early spring flowers.
- **Pollinates:** Western honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — attracted to its bright yellow petals and abundant pollen.
- **Pollinates:** Early Mining Bee (*Andrena haemorrhoa*) — one of the first bees active in spring, relying on early blooms.

## Traits

- [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
- [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spring-blooming): Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
- [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
- [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
- [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
- [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.

## Collections

- [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants)

## Safety

**Danger:** 2/5 · Low

Do not eat any part of this flower, as it can make you feel sick.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify hoop-petticoat daffodil?

Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How tall is hoop-petticoat daffodil?

10-30 cm

### How wide does hoop-petticoat daffodil spread?

5-15 cm

### How big are the flowers on hoop-petticoat daffodil?

2-3 cm

### When does hoop-petticoat daffodil bloom?

Late Winter to Early Spring

### Is hoop-petticoat daffodil edible?

No

### Is hoop-petticoat daffodil toxic?

Moderate

### What is hoop-petticoat daffodil's lifecycle?

Perennial

## More Plants

- [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*)
- [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*)
- [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*)
- [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*)

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Source: [Hoop-petticoat Daffodil: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/hoop-petticoat-daffodil)