| Poeticus Daffodil | |
| Poet's Narcissus | |
| Daffodil |
| Division: | Division 4 - Double |
| Color: Perianth (Petals): | Pink |
| Color: Corona (Cups): | Yellow Pink Green |
| Bloom season: | L - Late Spring |
| Height classification: | Dwarf (to 12.8") |
| Country of Origin: | Channel Islands |
| Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Green Lavender Red Russet: cu rO(ed n o)ighG Y-f nteoW Cdpcoue |
| Flower Time: | Fall Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Uses: | Groundcover Water gardens Cooked greens Dried Flower Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Gophers/Voles Fire Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Other |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Corms |
| Pollinators: | Self Hoverflies Wasps |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
| Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Oct 5, 2013 5:49 AM sl tedlleeedn [ Reply to this comment | |
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