Common names:
Jonquilla Daffodil
Apodanthus Daffodil
Daffodil

Data specific to Daffodils (Edit)
Division: Division 6 - Cyclamineus
Color: Perianth (Petals): White
Color: Corona (Cups): White
Bloom season: Spring
Height classification: Standard (12.8" to 26.6")
Country of Origin: Morocco
Links: DaffSeek - Daffodil Database
RHS - Daffodil Register

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Water Preferences: Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Malodorous
Flower Color: Green
Multi-Color
Flower Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Corm
Uses: Dye production
Guardian plant
Water gardens
Medicinal Herb
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Gophers/Voles
Squirrels
Tolerates dry shade
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Fruit is poisonous
Other
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate
Propagation: Other methods: Layering
Division
Pollinators: Flies
Bats
Various insects
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Prefers to be under-potted
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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Comments:
Posted by ge1836 (Pittsford NY - Zone 6a) on Apr 20, 2012 1:43 AM

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