| Division: | Division 6 - Cyclamineus |
| Color: Perianth (Petals): | Yellow |
| Color: Corona (Cups): | Yellow |
| Description: | Star shaped yellow flower with long narrow trumpet. Laid back petals. Distinctive presenter. |
| Bloom season: | EM - Early to Mid Spring |
| Height classification: | Standard (12.8" to 26.6") |
| Hybridizer: | Karel J. van der Veek |
| Year of registration: | 2008 |
| Country of Origin: | the Netherlands |
| Origin of name: | A cartoon character, a tiny little yellow bird who always outsmarted Sylvester the cat. |
| Awards: | Trial Garden Award |
| Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Sweetly scented |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Other: Forcible |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Gophers/Voles Rabbit Resistant Squirrels |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: TGA (Trail Garden Award) 2007 |
| jmorth | From April 2, 2015 to April 12, 2015 | Bloomed Bloomed Moved upstairs. Great show. |
| jmorth | On March 25, 2015 | Miscellaneous Event Out of cold period, now under lights in cool basement. |
| jmorth | On November 15, 2014 | Miscellaneous Event 2nd batch put in tote, moved under outside stairwell to basement for 3 mo cold period. |
| jmorth | On November 1, 2014 | Potted up 2nd batch to force. Start 2 wk rooting period, then 3 mo cold tx. |
| jmorth | On November 1, 2014 | Miscellaneous Event 1st batch to refrig cold pd. |
| jmorth | On October 17, 2014 | Obtained plant From Brent and Becky's. To force. |
| jmorth | On October 17, 2014 | Potted up To force. Start 2 wk rooting period, then 3 mo cold tx. |
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