Division: | Division 5 - Triandrus |
Color: Perianth (Petals): | Orange |
Color: Corona (Cups): | Yellow |
Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Summer Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Dye production Provides winter interest Medicinal Herb Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant Tolerates dry shade Tolerates foot traffic Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Other |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs Other |
Pollinators: | Hoverflies Wind |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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