Daffodil
Daffodils are spring blooming bulbs.
Other Names: Jonquils, Narcissus, Lent
Lily, Jonquille, Narciso, Narcissus Pseudonarcissus,
Daffadown Dilly, Daffydowndilly,
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Narcissus
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Descriptions: Daffodils have 6 petals
that form a star shaped flowers with a cup protruding
from their center.
Size: Daffodils grow up to 18 inches tall.
Symbolism: Daffodil has contradictory
meanings, it represents unrequited love, vanity
as well as good fortune. Daffodils also symbolize
regard, chivalry and represents long lasting friendship.
Daffodils represent happiness and good wishes.
Grow Details: Daffodils are easy to grow
and an early bloomer.
Grow Details
Soil Type: Loamy
Soil
Soil PH: PH 6.0 - 7.5
Water: Light Watering
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Grow Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Characteristics
Height: Daffodils grow up to 18
inches tall.
Flower Colors: Yellow, White, Orange,
Bi-Color, Pink
Propagation: Propagate through bulbs
or division
Division/Transplants: Divide after
blooming passes
Blooming Period: Spring
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Type: Perennial
Herbal Remedy Properties: Daffodils are
being investigated for the treatment of Alzheimer's
disease. Daffodils can be toxic and cause skin
irritation when handled or can cause sickness
or even death when ingested.
Native Area: Daffodils are native to Europe,
North Africa and West Asia.
Other: The ancient Greeks believed the
narcissus plant originated from the vain youth,
Narcissus. He died after becoming so obsessed
with his reflection in a pool he could not leave.
The Greeks say that the gods turned his remains
into the Narcissus flower.
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