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

Narcissuspoeticus var. recurvus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Foliage
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
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
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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Gardener's Notes:

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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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