| Paperwhite Narcissus | |
| Tazetta Daffodil | |
| Daffodil |
| Division: | Division 9 - Poeticus |
| Color: Perianth (Petals): | Yellow |
| Color: Corona (Cups): | Red |
| Bloom season: | Fall or Autumn |
| Height classification: | Standard (12.8" to 26.6") |
| Special Classes: | ADS Historics |
| Country of Origin: | New Zealand |
| Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Needled |
| Flowers: | Malodorous Other |
| Flower Color: | Green |
| Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Summer: dcFroe Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Cut Flower Dried Flower Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Squirrels Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous Other |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Leaf |
| Pollinators: | Water Bees Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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