Tazetta Narcissus, Paperwhite Daffodil, Paperwhites 'Falconet'

Narcissus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
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
Where to Grow
Regional

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

GARBERVILLE, California

Roseland, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Divernon, Illinois

Davenport, Iowa

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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

Award(s)
AGM 1998
Wister Award 2007

(Matador x N. jonquilla)

J
J
Divernon, IL (Zone 5b) | March 2011 | positive

Very reliable forcer.

T
Cincinnati (Anderson Twp), OH (Zone 6a) | March 2005 | positive

A Division 8 Tazetta, 'Falconet' was a Grant Mitsch introduction. A mid spring bloomer, 12-14" tall.

We had good succes...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This tazetta is lovely, with up to 8 flowers per stem. It reaches a height of 12" and is very fragrant. Bulbs can be forced indoors or ...Read More

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