Data specific to Daffodils (Edit)
Division: Division 13 - Species (Botanical and Wild Variant)
Color: Perianth (Petals): Orange
Links: DaffSeek - Daffodil Database
RHS - Daffodil Register

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Winter
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Dye production
Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Cooked greens
Suitable for forage
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Resistances: Birds
Tolerates foot traffic
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Toxicity: Other
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods: Layering
Crowns
Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies
Bees
Wind
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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Common names
  • Large-cupped Daffodil
  • Long-cupped Narcissus
  • Daffodil

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