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Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F) USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) 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)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Gold (Yellow-Orange) Bright Yellow
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Flowers are fragrant Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Flowers are good for cutting
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: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
On Apr 20, 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.
On Apr 4, 2006, wallaby1 from Lincoln United Kingdom (Zone 8a) wrote:
I have these growing next to my raised hosta bed, alongside a path and underneath a Horse Chestnet tree. They usually are in flower before the crocus Flower Record finish, I also have Iris reticulata in the same spot.
Over 5 years they have increased, slow for a start but are now making a good show. They start all yellow, and slowly the cup turns orange, this year it has been quite cold and it seems to be a darker orange than usual. The large, broad, upswept petals set it off to perfection.
On Apr 2, 2006, ineedacupoftea from Grand Junction, CO (Zone 7a) wrote:
Multiplies by bulb very well, good form for the garden setting; just the right size. Flowers open almost all yellow, and the cup becomes a medium orange with age, and the tepals reflex true to its heritage.
On Mar 30, 2005, tabasco from Cincinnati (Anderson Twp), OH (Zone 6a) wrote:
A delightful little flower with yellow petals and an orange-y cup. Great form and substance and often used for show. Division 6 - Cyclamineus. Early to mid spring bloom.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, Huntsville, Alabama Canoga Park, California Fair Oaks, California Garberville, California Clifton, Colorado Grand Junction, Colorado Dacula, Georgia Chester, Illinois Shelbyville, Indiana Boone, Iowa Hebron, Kentucky Springfield, Massachusetts Sparks, Nevada Morehead City, North Carolina Coshocton, Ohio Portland, Oregon Media, Pennsylvania Taft, Tennessee Fort Worth, Texas Houston, Texas Falls Church, Virginia Vancouver, Washington
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