Narcissus, Daffodil 'Tete-a-Tete'
Narcissus
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Narcissus (nar-SIS-us) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Tete-a-Tete |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Tête-à-Tête) |
| Hybridized | by Gray |
| Registered or introduced: | pre 1949 |
View this plant in a gardenDivision:
Division 12 - Miscellaneous
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °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:
Bright Yellow
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth
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:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Where to Grow:
Suitable for growing in containers
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Atmore, Alabama
Cazadero, California
Elk Grove, California
GARBERVILLE, California
Perris, California
Sacramento, California
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Bear, Delaware
Jacksonville, Florida
North Port, Florida
Dacula, Georgia
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Cherry Valley, Illinois
Westchester, Illinois
Iowa City, Iowa(2 reports)
Barbourville, Kentucky
Ewing, Kentucky
Hebron, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Salvisa, Kentucky
Echo, Louisiana
Millersville, Maryland
Fall River, Massachusetts
Roslindale, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts
Canton, Michigan
Ludington, Michigan
Pinconning, Michigan
Florence, Mississippi
Madison, Mississippi
Brunswick, Missouri
Camden, Missouri
Rolla, Missouri
Sparks, Nevada
Auburn, New Hampshire
Clementon, New Jersey
South Plainfield, New Jersey
Glen Cove, New York
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Morehead City, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Belfield, North Dakota
Cincinnati, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
, Ontario
Portland, Oregon
Salem, Oregon
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Worth, Texas(2 reports)
Missouri City, Texas
Perrin, Texas
Princeton, Texas
Payson, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah(2 reports)
Falls Church, Virginia
Locust Dale, Virginia
Newport News, Virginia
Oakton, Virginia
Kalama, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Vancouver, Washington
La Crosse, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 7, 2020, lochlemonde from Canton, MI wrote: BULBS WILL TAKE NEGLECT AND ABUSE WITHOUT ISSUE!!!!! |
| Neutral | On May 7, 2015, DaylilySLP from Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) wrote: Award(s) |
| Neutral | On Jan 31, 2014, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: Forced in vast numbers for the gift market, this is also a great garden plant. It has been one of the best early daffodils, a good performer and a vigorous naturalizer. |
| Positive | On Feb 17, 2010, Carolsflowers from Brunswick, MO (Zone 5a) wrote: Tete-aTete naturalizes well for me in Brunswick, MO in heavier soil |
| Positive | On Mar 26, 2007, Wecky from Iowa City, IA (Zone 5a) wrote: This little daffie is adorable! You see them in all the grocery stores' floral departments starting in February, when they put out pots of forced bulbs to make the gardeners restless for spring. When I lived in La Crosse, Wisconsin I took a chance and plopped my spent houseplant's bulbs in the ground to see what would happen. Sure enough, the following spring I had a sweet clump of mini daffodils! I hope that the current tenants of our old town house are enjoying them now! Last spring I planted some near a lilac bush here at our new home in Iowa, and as of today (March 26, 2007) there are lots of teeny tiny three inch tall stems with fat buds showing yellow at the seams. They'll be blooming tomorrow for sure! |
| Positive | On Aug 28, 2006, Corgi_Lily from Lowell, MI wrote: This usually blooms in March for me in zone 5. I love the height of it; we get sporadic spring hail/rain/snow/ice storms, and this one holds up and keeps blooming for nearly 6 weeks for me. I have not noted a scent for this one. |
| Positive | On Apr 1, 2006, kdjoergensen from Waxhaw (Charlotte), NC (Zone 7b) wrote: Very easy to grow plant which multiplies easily and repeats like a dream. Long lasting low growing flowers for spring. In zone6, they bloom in late march / early april. |
| Positive | On Apr 1, 2005, JaxFlaGardener from Jacksonville, FL (Zone 8b) wrote: This seems to be one of the few daffodils/jonquils that will tolerate the summer heat of NE Florida (borderline Zone 8b/9a) and our relatively mild winters with only a few days below freezing. I have a few of these jonquils flowering now (March 2005) from bulbs I planted about 2 years ago. I am hoping they will bloom more profusely with time as they become better acclimated to our climate. |
| Neutral | On Mar 9, 2003, Baa wrote: A Division 12 Miscellaneous Daffodil cultivar. |
