Data specific to Daffodils (Edit)
Division: Division 9 - Poeticus
Color: Perianth (Petals): White
Color: Corona (Cups): Yellow
Green
Red
Description: 'Fl. perianth segments very broad, roundish, spreading, smooth; corona disc-shaped, broadly ribbed, mouth a little wavy; strongly scented.'DaffSeek 11-18-13
Bloom season: M - Mid Spring
Height classification: Standard (12.8" to 26.6")
Hybridizer: Max Hamilton
Year of registration: 2010
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Origin of name: Part of Max Hamilton's “Whitford” series. The Hamiltons live on Whitford Place
Seed parent: sdlg
Pollen parent: sdlg
Links: DaffSeek - Daffodil Database
RHS - Daffodil Register

General Plant Information (Edit)
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)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7b
Plant Height: 12-26 inches
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Strongly scented
Flower Color: Other: color coded W - GYR
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Provides winter interest
Erosion control
Groundcover
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

Common names
  • Poeticus Daffodil
  • Daffodil

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