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A. Flowering Characteristics
Narcissus (Daffodils) flowers in early to late
spring (Feb. to May) for 2-3 weeks (each cultivar)
and plants are 8-20 inches tall, depending on
the cultivar. Many cultivars are fragrant.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: Europe
2. Common names: Daffodils, Jonquils
3. Geophyte organ: Tunicated bulb
4. Hardiness type: Hardy II - Injured at temperatures
below 14 degrees F (-10C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces by offset
bulblets and requires a warm (65 to 70F) - cool
(28 to 32F) - warm (55 to 60F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds, woodland gardens, cut flowers,
ground covers and rock gardens.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: Double use III, II, I and Round
3.
2. Planting density: 2-4 inches apart, 6-9 per
sq. ft.
3. Planting depth: 8 inches to base of the bulb.
4. Planting time: Fall
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zone 3 with mulch, Zones 4 to 8 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight to PM only
or AM only sunlight.
7. Moisture: Tolerates summer drought, but requires
moisture during growing season.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not susceptible.
D. Companion Plants:
Chaenomeles japonica, Forsythia, Jasminum nudiflorum,
Muscari armeniacum, Lavender tulip cultivars,
Vinca minor, Hammamelis, Rhododendron spp. (deciduous
and evergreen), Cotoneaster, Berberis, Acer palmatum,
Deutzia gracilis, Weigela.
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