 Rose of Sharon -- Narcissus tazetta and Polyanthus narcissus   Both Isaiah 35:1 and Song of Solomon 2:1-2 mention roses. You may also find rose translated as crocus. Residents of the Holy lands called any bulb-forming plant a rose. There were true roses native to Palestine, but they don't have the bright flowers of the bulbous plants. The best guess botanists have made is that these are the wild daffodils (Narcissus) that grew throughout the region. Cultivation Daffodils will grow in any well-drained garden soil. They should be planted 6 inches deep. Use fertilizer with high amounts of calcium and phosphorus (bone meal is excellent). Daffodils have few pests but many get some viruses in warmer climates. If this occurs, destroy the plant. Return to Enabling Bible Gardens Return to Enabled Gardener This entire website is copyrighted by Diana Pederson, 2006-2009. Use of any page |