| Division: | Division 2 - Large-Cupped |
| Color: Perianth (Petals): | Yellow White |
| Color: Corona (Cups): | Orange |
| Description: | 'Perianth segments brilliant yellow; corona light orange, with a darker tone at rim.' DaffSeek 10-8-13 |
| Bloom season: | Spring |
| Height classification: | Variable |
| Special Classes: | ADS Classics |
| Hybridizer: | J. Lionel Richardson |
| Year of registration: | 1957 |
| Country of Origin: | Ireland |
| Origin of name: | Greek mythology (the West Wind) |
| Awards: | Award of Merit |
| Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
| 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 8b |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Yellow |
| Flower Time: | Spring Other: Forcible |
| 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 |
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