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Poeticus Narcissus, Poet's Daffodil, Species 'Pheasant's Eye'

Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)

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Synonym

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Foliage

Herbaceous

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

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

Non-patented

Division

Division 9 - Poeticus

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

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Juneau, Alaska

GARBERVILLE, California

Santa Barbara, California

Dacula, Georgia

Ewing, Kentucky

Hanson, Kentucky

Frederick, Maryland

Belleville, Michigan

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Vancouver, Washington

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HesterPryse

Lexington, KY | October 2009 | positive

This is my all time favorite Narcissus. The scent is fabulous and the flowers are lovely either in the garden or in a vase. 2 or 3 blos...Read More

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Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus

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