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

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Fragrant
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
Other
Underground structures: Corm
Uses: Dye production
Provides winter interest
Erosion control
Good as a cover crop
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Tolerates foot traffic
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Propagation: Seeds: Scarify seeds
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Bulbs
Pollinators: Water
Midges
Bumblebees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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