Monday, September 14, 2015

Plant of the Day: Daffodil


Daffodil
'Narcissus'

Division:

Division 13 - Species (incl. Wild Variants & Hybrids)

Height:

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Bloom Time:

Late Winter/Early Spring

Sun Exposure:

Full Sun

Danger:

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:

Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Foliage:

This plant is resistant to deer

Other details:

Soil pH requirements:

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:

Propagation Methods:

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Foliage Color:

Bloom Characteristics:

Flowers are good for cutting

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow:

Suitable for growing in containers

Regional

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Garberville, California
Houston, Texas
Stephenville, Texas