Double Daffodil | |
Daffodil |
Division: | Division 13 - Species (Botanical and Wild Variant) |
Color: Perianth (Petals): | Orange |
Color: Corona (Cups): | White |
Bloom season: | Spring |
Height classification: | Variable |
Country of Origin: | Japan |
Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Spike |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Uses: | Dye production Erosion control Cooked greens Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Fire Resistant Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous Other |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Pollinators: | Self Beetles Bumblebees |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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