Winter Garden Tips

Daffodil

Narcissus species and hybrids
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Botanical Name

Narcissus species and hybrids

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 8

Height

6 to 24 inches

Flowers

Early to mid spring: yellow, white, peach, pink, green

Light

Full sun to part sun (shade tolerant)

Soil

Well-drained

Planting and Care

Plant 5-6 inches deep by 6-12 inches apart

Problems

Bulb rot in poorly drained soil

Did you know?

Cut daffodils should not be mixed with other flowers in a vase.  Cut daffodils exude a slimy substance into the water. This plugs the cut end of other flowers preventing them from absorbing water.

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