Daffodil

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Spring-flowering bulb; naturalises well in grass and under deciduous trees.

Hardiness ratings

Daffodil hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 3–9 −40 °C to −1.1 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H7 down to −20 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 3–8 −34 °C to −1 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 1–5 −15 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Foliage must be left to die back naturally for next year's flower
  • Reliable returner in cold climates

Pet caution: Daffodil is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

Categories

Related plants

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Reference

Daffodil on Wikipedia