Tazetta Narcissus, Paperwhite Daffodil, Paperwhites 'Minnow'

Narcissus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Narcissus (nar-SIS-us)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
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
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
White/Near White
Foliage
Mid Spring
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Non-patented
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
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Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
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 8 - Tazetta
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
Blue-Green
Classification
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Regional

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

GARBERVILLE, California

Dacula, Georgia

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Millersville, Maryland

Preston, Maryland

Pinconning, Michigan

Sparks, Nevada

Morehead City, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Ravenna, Ohio

, Ontario

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Wharton, Texas

Falls Church, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
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1
neutral
0
negative
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Provincetown, MA (Zone 7a) | May 2011 | positive

Hardly a miniature for me. It's in the 16-18" range. Also I wouldn't say it's long lasting. About average at little less than 2 weeks. In...Read More

K
Ravenna, OH (Zone 5b) | April 2010 | positive

Best miniature I've had yet! Just the right size and gives me several blooms per stem. I love it!

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S
Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) | February 2007 | positive

charming, long lived, multiplies so you can share. I wouldn't be without it.

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

This is a miniature tazetta with pale yellow petals (sometimes white) and bright yellow cups. As with all tazettas, blooms are clustered...Read More

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