Narcissus 'Minnow'

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Narcissus 'Minnow'

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Kemper Code: Q960

Common Name: tazetta daffodil
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant Type: Bulb
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 0.5 to 0.75 feet
Spread: 0.25 to 0.5 feet
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Color: Creamy white petals with yellow cups
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

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Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1')	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

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Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Plant bulbs 4-5" deep in fall. Bulbs prefer a neutral to slightly acid soil. Propagation by bulb division is easiest. After flowers have bloomed, foliage should not be cut back until it begins to yellow. Flowers usually face the sun, so bulbs should be grown with any shade areas at the rear of the planting.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

A Tazetta Narcissus (Division VIII). This miniature daffodil rises to only 6-8" tall and features 3-5 fragrant flowers with creamy white petals and buttercup-yellow cups per scape. Bulbs are easily grown, multiply rapidly and can be left undisturbed for a number of years.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. Bulb rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils.

Uses:

This miniature daffodil grows well in intimate groupings in rock gardens, in border fronts, along walkways or in various other nooks and crannies around the home or yard. Mass near trees or shrubs or in sunny woodland areas. May also be used in window boxes, in containers and for indoor forcing.