| Species Daffodil | |
| Daffodil |
| Narcissus ggisa | Accepted |
| Narcissus tcuiirsn | Synonym |
| Narcissus inlziia | Synonym |
| Narcissus io.nts brbcuisuuslbimocpud | Synonym |
| Division: | Division 6 - Cyclamineus |
| Color: Perianth (Petals): | Green |
| Color: Corona (Cups): | White |
| Bloom season: | L - Late Spring |
| Height classification: | Tall (over 26.6") |
| Special Classes: | Intermediates List |
| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Awards: | Pannill Award |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Flower Time: | Winter |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Water gardens Medicinal Herb Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Birds Squirrels Pollution Tolerates dry shade |
| Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous Other |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Water Moths and Butterflies Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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![public domain photo [as N. bulbocodium var. citrinus] by John Jea](/pics/2023-05-06/scvirginia/91b17f-300.jpg "public domain photo [as N. bulbocodium var. citrinus] by John Jea")
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