Division: | Division 4 - Double |
Color: Perianth (Petals): | Yellow |
Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer Year Round |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Guardian plant Groundcover Water gardens Useful for timber production |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Birds Rabbit Resistant Tolerates foot traffic |
Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns Other |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Flies Bats |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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