Double Narcissus, Double Daffodil 'Ice King'

Narcissus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
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)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Foliage
Mid Spring
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Non-patented
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Smooth
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Division 4 - Double
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Blue-Green
Classification
Regional

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

GARBERVILLE, California

Athens, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Washington, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Omaha, Nebraska

Morehead City, North Carolina

, Ontario

Meshoppen, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Fate, Texas

Harker Heights, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Richmond, Texas

Norfolk, Virginia

Graham, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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V
(Zone 8a) | February 2014 | positive

I did not actually order this bulb, but somehow it came along with another cultivar I ordered and planted in 2011. Has come back for two...Read More

G
(Zone 5a) | May 2011 | positive

Of the doubles I have, this is my favorite. The cup is very interesting ... somehow reminds me of scrambled eggs. Blooms in April in my garden.

D
Omaha, NE | June 2008 | neutral

This is the double form of Ice Follies and also as vigorous. It comes back reliably for me in solid clay soil. However, the blossoms ca...Read More

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