Common names:
Large Cupped Daffodil
Daffodil

Also sold as:
  • Alister Clarke

Data specific to Daffodils (Edit)
Division:Division 11 - Split-Cupped
Color: Perianth (Petals):Yellow
Color: Corona (Cups):Orange
Bloom season:EM - Early to Mid Spring
Height classification:Dwarf (to 12.8")
Country of Origin:Scotland
Links:DaffSeek - Daffodil Database
RHS - Daffodil Register

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Soil pH Preferences:Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6b
Leaves:Evergreen
Flowers:Showy
Flower Color:White
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Year Round
Inflorescence Type:Umbel
Underground structures:Caudex
Uses:Erosion control
Shade Tree
Water gardens
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Birds
Resistances:Deer Resistant
Fire Resistant
Tolerates dry shade
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity:Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Bulbs
Pollinators:Hoverflies
Cleistogamous
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Goes Dormant
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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