Tuesday, May 6, 2014

'Baby Moon' Daffodil: Featured Plant of The Day

Narcissus 'Baby Moon' 
Daffodil

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    5A to 9A
Height    4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread    12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color    Yellow
Bloom Time    Spring

The flowers are fragrant and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green
This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes
Clump forming bulbs that can be lifted and divided in the fall.  Will increase in numbers if left undisturbed and dry in late summer.  'Baby Moon' is a dwarf variety Division 5 triandrus cultivar.