Perennial – Daffodil

Daffodil 

Botanical name: narcissus 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-11

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white, yellow, orange, pink

Bloom time: spring 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by tuber/bulb division 

Landscape use: flower gardens, entry ways, container plant 

Special features: attracts pollinators, cold hardy 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : optional flower food fertilizer application at the time of planting

Best time to plant: spring, fall

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: tulips, daylilies, primrose 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no