Long-cupped Narcissus, Large-cupped Daffodil 'Ice Follies'

Narcissus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)
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
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Smooth
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Huntsville, Alabama

Union Grove, Alabama

Cazadero, California

Elk Grove, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Dover, Delaware

Pensacola, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Canton, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Quitman, Georgia

Wrens, Georgia

Divernon, Illinois

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Westchester, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Frankfort, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Salvisa, Kentucky

Coushatta, Louisiana

Belfast, Maine

Durham, Maine

Skowhegan, Maine

Adamstown, Maryland

Columbia, Maryland

Laurel, Maryland

Preston, Maryland

Prince Frederick, Maryland

Valley Lee, Maryland

West Friendship, Maryland

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Wayland, Massachusetts

Westford, Massachusetts

Owosso, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Brunswick, Missouri

Durham, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio(2 reports)

Greenville, Ohio

Mount Orab, Ohio

Painesville, Ohio

Eagle Point, Oregon

Grants Pass, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Lansdowne, Pennsylvania

Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Butler, Tennessee

Christiana, Tennessee

Clarksville, Tennessee

Crossville, Tennessee(2 reports)

Pocahontas, Tennessee

Taft, Tennessee

Bagwell, Texas

Gilmer, Texas

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Provo, Utah

Lanexa, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Gullspång Municipality, Västra Götaland

Bow, Washington

Edison, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Vancouver, Washington(3 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

9
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | May 2015 | neutral

Award(s)
*FCC(p) 1975
*FCC(g) 1978
AGM 1993
Wister Award 1992

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Union Grove, AL | March 2015 | positive

First white or near white daff to bloom here, not the prettiest , but well worth having for its vigor and earliness. Great naturalized o...Read More

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Iowa City, IA (Zone 5a) | April 2014 | positive

Love this beauty! First narcissus to bloom in my yard. Mine are in a shady spot, perhaps why they don't show the creamy yellow when openi...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2014 | positive

One of the most popular daffodils, for good reason. It's a prodigy of vigor and a great naturalizer. Opens bicolored, then the cup bleach...Read More

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North Dartmouth, MA | June 2010 | positive

Foliage still upright and very green, expecting a CRAZY show next year, very excited, I didn't think most narc. foliage lasted so long, t...Read More

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Gilmer, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2009 | positive

I bought 25 of these from KVB wholesale and I couldn't be more pleased. This is a very cheerful daffodil that lasts over 2 weeks. They ...Read More

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Accokeek, MD | November 2007 | positive

These sturdy narcissus are prolific and naturalize very well even in the deep woods. These are registered as W-W (all white), and in a co...Read More

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RDT
Crossville, TN (Zone 6b) | December 2006 | positive

Great looking flowers.
I would say to plant in the Fall before a hard freeze.

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(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | positive

Blooms in April in my garden. Big, beautiful blooms. The hearty flowers are nearly white, which makes them stand out when planted amongs...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | May 2005 | positive

Fairly common but a really beautiful daffodil. A great performer. I love the way the cup ages from a butter yellow to a soft cream.
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Baa
| March 2003 | neutral

A Division II Large Cupped Daffodil cultivar.

Has sweetly scented, 3.25 inch across, white perianths with a wide, frilled,...Read More

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