Two-flower Narcissus, Twin Sisters
Narcissus medioluteus
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Narcissus (nar-SIS-us) (Info) |
| Species: | medioluteus |
| Synonym: | Narcissus biflorus |
Division:
Division 13 - Species (incl. Wild Variants & Hybrids)
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Hardiness:
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
Light Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Foliage:
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Other details:
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
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
New Market, Alabama
Taylorsville, Kentucky
Roseville, Michigan
Brooklyn, New York
Tangent, Oregon
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Church Hill, Tennessee
Cordova, Tennessee
Middleton, Tennessee
Houston, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 26, 2018, Rocco from Tulsa, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: Where can bulbs for this plant be purchased? |
| Positive | On Nov 3, 2013, sladeofsky from Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) wrote: These appear here in KY in a semi-wild state. They Premarin and slowly expand their drifts perpetually. I have never purchased them; they've always just been around... Second in number to N. pseudonarcissus, which it often accompanies. The two do not, however bloom together. Twin sisters blooms late in the season. |
| Positive | On Nov 23, 2009, stormyla from Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) wrote: This is one of my favorite daffodils. It has such a sweet elegance. I love how late it blooms. It is very hardy and reliable. |
| Positive | On May 6, 2005, nick89 from Tallahassee, FL (Zone 8b) wrote: Two-flower Narcissus is a naturally occuring hybrid between Narcissus poeticus and N. tazetta that occurs in the wild in some parts of southern Europe. It has been naturalized throughout the Southeast where it can be seen along roadsides and in pastures and woods. |
