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Narcissus tazetta var. orientalis

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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Narcissus (nar-SIS-us) (Info)
Species: tazetta var. orientalis

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Division:
Division 8 - Tazetta

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Hardiness:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Orange
Bright Yellow
White/Near White

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	Joan	On Apr 22, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote: Editor's Note Some resources list Narcissus as poisonous if ingested. Ingesting the bulbs can cause poisoning in humans and has also poisoned some cattle. Family pets could be at risk if they ingest quantities of this plant. Serious cases of poisoning are rare. Humans have been poisoned only when the bulbs were mistaken for onions. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. May be fatal if large quantities are consumed. The plant also contains allergens in the above ground plant parts, which cause dermatitis in sensitive humans. We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to warn people to look further for more information before eating.
Positive	sallyg	On Jan 16, 2009, sallyg from Anne Arundel Co., MD (Zone 7a) wrote: This variety is also sold as a 'forcing' paperwhite narcissus. I forced them successfully in water. Leaves got to 16 inches tall, with one or two stems of flowers per bulb, each stem having several blooms. Fragrance of one bulb was sweet but only noticed when you got right up to the flower (some comments that paperwhtie scent can be too strong.