Daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Daffodil grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate during active growth.
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How to Grow Daffodil
Daffodil growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate during active growth water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Daffodil as Usually propagated from bulbs, with planting or establishment depth listed as Plant bulbs 4-6 inches deep. Days to maturity are listed as Flowers the following spring after fall planting.
Plant Overview
Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) is listed in the Amaryllidaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial bulb life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0251
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial bulb
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Daffodil is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate during active growth. The database soil reference is Fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate during active growth
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is usually propagated from bulbs. Planting-depth guidance: Plant bulbs 4-6 inches deep. Maturity guidance: Flowers the following spring after fall planting. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Usually propagated from bulbs
- Seed depth
- Plant bulbs 4-6 inches deep
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Flowers the following spring after fall planting
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Toxic if ingested, especially the bulbs
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.