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Pat Kolling
Daffodil
Latin Name:
Narcissus x Large Cup Frosty Snow'
Frosty Snow is a spellbinding garden star. This floriferous gem opens sparkling snow-white with a flanged, cup-shaped, lemon-yellow crown that matures to white with a beguiling yellow rim. Then, it finally matures to pure white, like the driven snow.
Taxon ID#
102
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Sun Preference:
Partial Sun
Water Preference:
M
Soil Preference:
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Good soil drainage is essential. Best in organically rich loams. Soils should be kept uniformly moist during the growing season, but drought is tolerated while dormant.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Origins:
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Narrow, linear to strap-shaped, green leaves appear in erect to sprawling clumps.
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
White
Flower Description:
Yellow crown; white outside petals
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
18"
Mature spread:
6"
Growth rate:
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
no
Attracts Butterflies:
no
Native Habitat:
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
yes
Photo:
Pat Kolling
Used by Wildlife:
no
Hedge/Screen:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Cover Structures:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
yes
Adds Texture/Movement:
yes
First Bloom:
Mar
Last Bloom:
Apr
Ornamental Accent:
yes
Garden Observations:
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
After the flowers have bloomed in spring, the top portion of each flower stem may be removed, as practicable, to prevent seed formation, but foliage should not be cut back until it begins to yellow. Flowers usually face the sun, so bulbs should be grown w
Summer Care:
Fall Care:
Plant bulbs in early to mid fall. Planting depth depends upon bulb size. Each bulb should be planted 2 to 3 times as deep as the bulb, with at least 3? of soil over the top. Space bulbs from 4-10? apart (larger bulbs are planted further apart than smaller
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
Infrequent insect pests include narcissus bulb fly, narcissus nematode, slugs and snails. Bulb scale mite may occur.
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
Narcissus yellow stripe virus is an infrequent problem.
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. With proper soil and culture, daffodils are noted for being almost pest-free.
Care Comments:
Bulb rot may occur in poorly-drained soils. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this plant.
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
Empire Stone
Instant Landscape
McPheeter's Turf
High Desert Farms Nursery Sales
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