Tazetta Narcissus, Paperwhite Daffodil, Paperwhites 'Ziva'

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)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
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:

Midland City, Alabama

GARBERVILLE, California

Menlo Park, California

Oak View, California

Pittsburg, California

Pleasant Hill, California

San Leandro, California

Vacaville, California

Apopka, Florida

Bowling Green, Florida

Clermont, Florida(2 reports)

Davenport, Florida(2 reports)

Deerfield Beach, Florida(2 reports)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida(6 reports)

Fort Myers, Florida

Fountain, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida(4 reports)

Lake City, Florida

Lake Mary, Florida

Longwood, Florida

Montverde, Florida

Orlando, Florida(15 reports)

Oviedo, Florida

Sanford, Florida

Sorrento, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Athens, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Quitman, Georgia

Villers-lès-Nancy, Lorraine

Las Vegas, Nevada

Mesquite, Nevada

Piscataway, New Jersey

South Richmond Hill, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Orange, Texas

Richmond, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

Norfolk, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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C
Pittsburg, CA (Zone 9b) | February 2017 | positive

Bought some many years ago for forcing and bought more because I couldnt resist the discounted price at Lowes. After the bulb was spent, ...Read More

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Orlando, FL (Zone 9b) | November 2011 | positive

One of my favorite bulbs, paperwhites never fail to impress me. the bulbs can produce so many blooms and they are much more exotic than t...Read More

B
New York, NY (Zone 7a) | February 2010 | positive

Yes I do enjoy this plant and its marvelous flowers. It's hard for me to believe that I've successfully grown this bulb in my zone, whic...Read More

V
(Zone 8a) | January 2009 | positive

Bought some for forcing indoors in Dec 2008. They were a bargain at $0.10 ea. What a cheerful display to have indoors, but beware: the ...Read More

G
Quitman, GA | January 2009 | positive

These were present in the yard when we bought our home 2 years ago and they were a lovely suprise when they bloomed.

We ha...Read More

L
Bridgewater, NJ | November 2008 | negative

I grew these indoors by forcing them in a vase with pebbles and water. It was very easy to grow this way, but the water must not touch th...Read More

O
Oak View, CA | August 2007 | positive

I have had these flowers growing in my garden for over forty years. I have always loved them...loved the perfume! We grew them in Shaft...Read More

J
| February 2003 | positive

This was my first flower i have grown indoors and i have to say it was very easy from start to finish. The smell from these flowers was ...Read More

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