| Daffodil | |
| Large Cupped Daffodil |
| Division: | Division 3 - Small-Cupped |
| Color: Perianth (Petals): | Red |
| Color: Corona (Cups): | Red |
| Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Fall |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb Vegetable Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant Squirrels Tolerates dry shade Salt tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Pollinators: | Self Wasps Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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