Common names:
Trumpet Daffodil
Daffodil

Also sold as:
  • Pseudonarcissus Major Saint Brigid

Data specific to Daffodils (Edit)
Division: Division 13 - Species (Botanical and Wild Variant)
Color: Perianth (Petals): Green
Color: Corona (Cups): Pink
Bloom season: L - Late Spring
Height classification: Standard (12.8" to 26.6")
Country of Origin: Spain
Links: DaffSeek - Daffodil Database
RHS - Daffodil Register

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 2
Leaves: Malodorous
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Fall
Winter
Year Round
Inflorescence Type: Cyme
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Guardian plant
Culinary Herb
Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Fire Resistant
Flood Resistant
Tolerates dry shade
Tolerates foot traffic
Toxicity: Fruit is poisonous
Propagation: Seeds: Depth to plant seed
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Other
Pollinators: Beetles
Flies
Birds
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Dioecious
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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