Heirloom Double Narcissus, Double Daffodil 'Rip van Winkle'

Narcissus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)
Synonym
Narcissus minor var. pumilus
Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Bright Yellow
Pale Green
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Non-patented
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
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
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Division 4 - Double
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Flowers are good for cutting
Regional

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

GARBERVILLE, California

Chicago, Illinois

Geneseo, Illinois

Hebron, Kentucky

Brookeville, Maryland

Pepperell, Massachusetts

Dearborn, Michigan

Tawas City, Michigan

Sparks, Nevada

Sandown, New Hampshire

Port Washington, New York

West Kill, New York

Morehead City, North Carolina

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Elyria, Ohio

Ravenna, Ohio

Hugo, Oklahoma

, Ontario

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Marshalls Creek, Pennsylvania

Meshoppen, Pennsylvania

Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania

Leesburg, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Pullman, Washington

Vancouver, Washington(2 reports)

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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C
ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2015 | neutral

An heirloom cultivar dating to 1884.

The heavy heads nod and tend to topple the scapes.

Hardy at least to Z4.

C
Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) | April 2008 | positive

Very cute little plants. I have them in my woodland garden and they always flower before anything else and the yellow stands out striking...Read More

F
Vancouver, WA (Zone 7a) | March 2006 | positive

I purchased a couple of these through my local garden center. They are so cute! I love having the texture and color that they add to my...Read More

C
West Kill, NY | April 2005 | positive

Living in Rip van Winkle country in the Catskills, I had to have these. I've had a grouping in my rock garden for the last half dozen yea...Read More

L
Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | April 2005 | positive

Planted a dozen or so of these in fall 04. They were the first to bloom for me around April 18, 2005. The picture on the front of the c...Read More

N
Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | positive

This is a real cutie--imagine a dandelion flower atop a daffodil stalk, only without the weed problems. The only thing I don't like abou...Read More

B
B
Baa
| April 2003 | neutral

A small growing daffodil cultivar.

Bears small, pale green and yellow, double flowers that look slightly untidy.
...Read More

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