Daffodil
Flower · cool season · also called narcissus, jonquil
When to plant
- Plant in fall, starting about 4 weeks before your first fall frost.
- Ready to harvest about 180 days after planting.
Plant bulbs 6 in deep in early fall. They spread and come back for years; deer and rodents leave them alone.
Frost dates depend on where you live. Enter your ZIP code to get exact dates.
Dates by zone: 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b
Growing basics
Not edible.
Harmful to pets. Every part is toxic to cats and dogs, the bulbs most of all.
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hours)
- Spacing
- 6 in
- Soil temperature
- At least 40°F
- Time to harvest
- About 180 days
- Containers
- At least 2 gallons
- Plant family
- Other
Grow it well
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