Common names:
Cyclamineus Daffodil
Daffodil

Also sold as:
  • Cairhayes
  • Cairhays

Data specific to Daffodils (Edit)
Division:Division 13 - Species (Botanical and Wild Variant)
Color: Perianth (Petals):Yellow
Color: Corona (Cups):Green
Bloom season:M - Mid Spring
Height classification:Standard (12.8" to 26.6")
Special Classes:Miniatures List
Country of Origin:Israel
Awards:Forcing Award
Trial Garden Award
Links:DaffSeek - Daffodil Database
RHS - Daffodil Register

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Soil pH Preferences:Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 3
Leaves:Semi-evergreen
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures:Rhizome
Uses:Dye production
Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Powdery Mildew
Squirrels
Tolerates dry shade
Tolerates foot traffic
Toxicity:Leaves are poisonous
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Root
Pollinators:Beetles
Midges
Wind
Containers:Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Genetically Modified
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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