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Split-cupped Narcissus, Split-corona Daffodil, Butterfly Narcissus 'Orangery'

Narcissus

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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

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Sun Exposure

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

Full Sun

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time

Orange

White/Near White

Foliage

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Height

Spacing

Sun Exposure

Danger

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Non-patented

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Other details

Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Division

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Bulbs

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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

Usage

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

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Leaf Texture (top)

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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

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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DaylilySLP

Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | May 2015 | neutral

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Leehallfae

Seattle, WA | April 2009 | positive

The split-corona narcissus that were planted last year have returned, and the colors are vivid.

They are easy care, and a...Read More

beansandpenney

Orchard Park, NY (Zone 5a) | October 2008 | neutral

I've had this daffodil one season so far. It bloomed yellow with white, not the vibrant orange the pictures describe. I'm hoping it becom...Read More

Seandor

Springfield, MA (Zone 6a) | May 2007 | positive

I planted the bulbs last fall - and in spite of a difficult spring, the have emerged and are glorious. They even have a wonderful scent.

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