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Chinese Sacred Lily

Narcissustazetta var. orientalis

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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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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Orange
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Division

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Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements
Bulbs
Perennials
Where to Grow

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Regional

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

GARBERVILLE, California

Austin, Texas

Belton, Texas

Houston, Texas

Issaquah, Washington

North Bend, Washington

Seattle, Washington(2 reports)

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Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) | January 2009 | positive

This variety is also sold as a 'forcing' paperwhite narcissus. I forced them successfully in water. Leaves got to 16 inches tall, with on...Read More

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