Narcissus, Butterfly Narcissus, Split-Corona Daffodil, Split-Cupped Narcissus 'Mary Gay Lirette'

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)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Time
Coral/Apricot
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
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

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) | March 2005 | positive

White petals surround a cup that opens yellow, and ages to a salmon color.

14-16"

early-midseason

Featured
(Novakiella trituberculosa)
Summer Tanager
(Piranga rubra)
Featured
(Novakiella trituberculosa)
Summer Tanager
(Piranga rubra)