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Narcissus tazetta

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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Narcissus (nar-SIS-us) (Info)
Species: tazetta (taz-ET-tuh) (Info)

Synonym:Narcissus canaliculatus

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Division:
Division 8 - Tazetta

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

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

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Hardiness:
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:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Orange
Bright Yellow
White/Near White

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are fragrant

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:
Non-patented

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

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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2 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	Joan	On Aug 15, 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 gardeners, parents and pet owners to look further for more information.
Positive	ineedacupoftea	On Apr 15, 2006, ineedacupoftea from Grand Junction, CO (Zone 7a) wrote: A glorious little miniature with numerous flowers on a stem. Fails to bloom in a shaded location (Even deciduous shade) Near perfectly-round cups are most intriguing and fragrant. Underused in the garden.
Positive	ladyrowan	On Sep 26, 2004, ladyrowan from Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) wrote: White petals and a cheddar cheese cup; sometimes not a free flowering as others and may need staking, but its fragrance is wonderful. 12-20"
Neutral	poppysue	On Nov 1, 2001, poppysue from Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) wrote: The fragrant tazetta narcissus are not as cold tolerent as most of its cousins. It likes hot sunny conditions and is excellent choice for forcing. The wild form grows 6 -20 inches tall and bears clusters of white flowers with yellow cups.