Division: | Division 13 - Species (Botanical and Wild Variant) |
Color: Perianth (Petals): | White |
Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
Leaves: | Needled |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Fall |
Underground structures: | Caudex |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Water gardens Medicinal Herb Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Gophers/Voles Flood Resistant Tolerates foot traffic Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Corms |
Pollinators: | Wasps Various insects Cleistogamous |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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