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Narcissus 'Peeping Tom'

 
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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Narcissus (nar-SIS-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Peeping Tom

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Division:
Division 6 - Cyclamineus

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

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

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Hardiness:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer
Flowers are good for cutting
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

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

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Profile:

3 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive bmuller On Feb 28, 2008, bmuller from Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7a) wrote:

This daffodil is new for me this year--and was the very first to bloom--before February Gold, which is usually my first. I love its bright yellow and elongated cup.

Positive saya On Aug 6, 2006, saya from Heerlen
Netherlands (Zone 8b) wrote:

Introduced by Parcival Dacres Williams (1865-1935) from St. Keverne, Cornwall, UK. One of the most beautifull among the cyclamineus. Yellow golden backwards placed petals with a little rather long yellow golden 'trumpet'..Height: only 25 cm. Flowering for me in april.

Positive ladyrowan On Sep 22, 2005, ladyrowan from Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:

An all-yellow daffodil with a long cup, and very recurved perianth.

12-16"

mid spring.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Garberville, California
Grand Junction, Colorado
Vancouver, Washington



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