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Poet's Narcissus, Poeticus Daffodil 'Actaea'

Narcissus

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)

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Height

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Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

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

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time

Bright Yellow

White/Near White

Foliage

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Non-patented

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Other details

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Division

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Bulbs

Where to Grow

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Seed Collecting

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Fruit Shape

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

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Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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DaylilySLP

Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | April 2015 | neutral

Award(s)
*HC(g) 1947
*AM(g) 1950
*FCC(g) 1968
AGM 1993
AM Haarlem 1919
FCC Haarlem 19...Read More23
Wister Award 2012

coriaceous

ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2015 | positive

This is a classic.

A superb naturalizer. Blooms late in the daffodil season.

ladyrowan

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

Pure white, rounded petals suround a tiny yellow cup banded with dark red. Heirloom, 1927

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