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Narcissus spp. Daffodil, Narcissus

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen


Release Date: 11/26/2023

Reviewed At: 11/2/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp423-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the daffodil (Narcissus spp.), detailing its various forms, colors, and uses in landscaping. It covers the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, growth rate, and leaf and flower features. The document also discusses the planting and care requirements for daffodils, such as soil preferences, watering needs, and pest management. Additionally, it highlights the potential diseases and pests that can affect daffodils and offers guidance on how to address these issues. Original publication date Sept. 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS423, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Gilman, E. (2007). Narcissus spp. Daffodil, Narcissus. EDIS, 2007(16). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp423-1999

Authors

Edward F. Gilman
Edward F. Gilman

professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Ryan Klein
Ryan Klein
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, arboriculture, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Gail Hansen
Gail Hansen
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, sustainable landscape design, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences

Contacts

Keighly Graves
Keighly Graves
staff
University of Florida

horticultural science specialist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Claire Lewis
Claire Lewis
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized agent II and director Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency

Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

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