Common names:
Large Cupped Daffodil
Daffodil

Also sold as:
  • Loudspeaker

Data specific to Daffodils (Edit)
Division: Division 9 - Poeticus
Color: Perianth (Petals): Green
Color: Corona (Cups): Green
Links: DaffSeek - Daffodil Database
RHS - Daffodil Register

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 3
Leaves: Good fall color
Flowers: Blooms on new wood
Flower Time: Fall
Year Round
Other
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Erosion control
Groundcover
Good as a cover crop
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Gophers/Voles
Pollution
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Roots are poisonous
Fruit is poisonous
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Pollinators: Flies
Cleistogamous
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Miscellaneous: Monoecious
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

photo from the 1929(?) catalog, Wayside Gardens, Mentor, Ohio

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