Tazetta Narcissus, Paperwhite Daffodil, Paperwhites 'Minnow'
Narcissus
Family: | Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Narcissus (nar-SIS-us) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Minnow |
Hybridized | by Gray |
Registered or introduced: | 1962 |
Division:
Division 8 - Tazetta
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
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:
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
White/Near White
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:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
GARBERVILLE, California
Dacula, Georgia
Hawkinsville, Georgia
Barbourville, Kentucky
Hebron, Kentucky
Millersville, Maryland
Preston, Maryland
Pinconning, Michigan
Sparks, Nevada
Morehead City, North Carolina
Coshocton, Ohio
Ravenna, Ohio
, Ontario
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Fort Worth, Texas
Houston, Texas
Wharton, Texas
Falls Church, Virginia
Newport News, Virginia
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Positive | On May 17, 2011, idanou from Provincetown, MA (Zone 7a) wrote: Hardly a miniature for me. It's in the 16-18" range. Also I wouldn't say it's long lasting. About average at little less than 2 weeks. In fact, it's my shortest blooming daff. Doesn't hold well as a cut flower either (dies in a couple of days). |
Positive | On Apr 27, 2010, kentstar from Ravenna, OH (Zone 5b) wrote: Best miniature I've had yet! Just the right size and gives me several blooms per stem. I love it! |
Positive | On Feb 3, 2007, sallyg from Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) wrote: charming, long lived, multiplies so you can share. I wouldn't be without it. |
Neutral | On Nov 22, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: This is a miniature tazetta with pale yellow petals (sometimes white) and bright yellow cups. As with all tazettas, blooms are clustered. This one reaches a height of 6" and grows well in zones 5 - 9. It naturalizes well and can be forced indoors. |