Melinda Myers

Daffodil

Botanical Name

Narcissus species and hybrids

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

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 & Care

• Plant 5 to 6 inches deep
• Space 6 to 12 inches apart

Problems

Bulb rot in poorly drained soil

Varieties

• That's Life - white outer petals surround bright yellow cup
• Angel Eyes - white outer petals surround green banded red-orange eye
• Bridal Crown - double flowered, white and saffron, fragrant
• Blushing Lady - yellow petals surround pink blushed cup, fragrant
• Rip Van Wrinkle - miniature, twisted bright yellow petals