Data specific to Daffodils (Edit)
Division: Division 8 - Tazetta
Color: Perianth (Petals): White
Color: Corona (Cups): Yellow
Links: DaffSeek - Daffodil Database
RHS - Daffodil Register

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Nocturnal
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Other
Underground structures: Caudex
Uses: Dye production
Guardian plant
Culinary Herb
Cut Flower
Good as a cover crop
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Rabbit Resistant
Tolerates dry shade
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Bulbs
Pollinators: Self
Bumblebees
Bees
Containers: Preferred depth
Prefers to be under-potted
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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