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Narcissustazetta

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)
Species
tazetta (taz-ET-tuh)
Synonym
Hermione tazetta
Narcissus tazetta subsp. eutazetta
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Orange
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Canoga Park, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Coushatta, Louisiana

Cumberland, Maryland

Portland, Oregon

Orangeburg, South Carolina

Saluda, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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I
Denver, CO | April 2006 | positive

A glorious little miniature with numerous flowers on a stem. Fails to bloom in a shaded location (Even deciduous shade)
Near per...Read More

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Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) | September 2004 | positive

White petals and a cheddar cheese cup; sometimes not a free flowering as others and may need staking, but its fragrance is wonderful. 12-20"

P
Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | November 2001 | neutral

The fragrant tazetta narcissus are not as cold tolerent as most of its cousins. It likes hot sunny conditions and is excellent choice for...Read More

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