It usually grows between 3,000 and 6,800 feet [1,100 and 2,060 m] above sea level. But the elevation of the Valley of Narcissi is 650 feet [200 m] above sea level, making it the lowest valley where this particular flower grows.
Tavaliselt kasvab see merepinnast 1100 – 2060 meetrit kõrgemal, kuid Nartsissioru kõrguseks on vaid 200 meetrit merepinnast, mistõttu see on madalaim org, kus see lill kasvab.