| Poeticus Daffodil | |
| Daffodil |
| Division: | Division 11a - Split-Cupped Collar |
| Color: Perianth (Petals): | Green |
| Color: Corona (Cups): | Orange |
| Bloom season: | VL - Very Late Spring |
| Height classification: | Dwarf (to 12.8") |
| Country of Origin: | Wales |
| Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Brown Orange |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spadix |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Groundcover Culinary Herb Dried Flower Good as a cover crop Useful for timber production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Birds Deer Resistant Squirrels Tolerates dry shade |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Crowns |
| Pollinators: | Wasps Bats Wind |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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