Division: | Division 11 - Split-Cupped |
Color: Perianth (Petals): | Red |
Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
Leaves: | Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Fall Year Round Other |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Dye production Provides winter interest Groundcover Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Pollution Tolerates foot traffic Salt tolerant |
Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous |
Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Bulbs |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Wind |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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