Botanical Name: Narcissus species
Common Name: Daffodil Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright clump of grasslike leaves – originating from a true bulb – brightly colored flowers held slightly above foliage Height to 2' Spread to 2' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to part shade – flowers face the sun Soil prefers a well-drained loam Hardiness hardy, all zones Morphology: Leaves basal clump of blue-green linear leaves to 2' long, 1/2" wide Flowers normally trumpet-shaped, yellow, white, to orange Fruit fleshy capsule Propagation: division of bulbs, seed Usage: in beds, borders, large areas, excellent source of spring color. Also good in containers, for cut flowers; can be forced to bloom in winter indoors. Landscape Care: Watering water thoroughly when planting – fall and winter rains should keep soil moist until bloom – allow to dry Fertilizing add high potassium fertilizer when planting Pruning remove foliage only after naturally ripened Pests/Diseases snails, slugs, root rot Special Conditions/Other to force blooms indoors, plant bulbs in pots and bury Origin: Euro-China Family: Amaryllidaceae Notes: |
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