Narcissus tazetta are bunch flowered (polyanthus) types of Narcissus and are most suitable species of this genus for use as indoor plants. Umbels have as many as 8 flowers, white with a yellow corona. The flowers have a cup (trumpet) shaped corona that are sometimes very much reduced in size and are backed by 6 petals.
- Scientific name: Narcissus tazetta L.
- Common names:
Paperwhite, Bunch-Flowered Narcissus, Chinese Sacred Lily, Joss Flower, French Daffodil, Cream Narcissus, Polyanthus Narcissus, Bunchflower Daffodil - Synonyms: Narcissus linnaeanus, Narcissus canaliculatus
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
- Species: N. tazetta
- Genus: NARCISSUS
Origin:
Narcissus tazetta is a widespread species, native to the Mediterranean region from Portugal to Turkey.
It is also naturalized across the Middle East, Central Asia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bhutan, as well as the Canary Islands, China (Fujian, Zhejiang), Japan, Australia, Korea, Norfolk Island, New Zealand, Bermuda, Mexico and the United States (Oregon, California, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia) and South America.
Hardiness:
USDA hardiness Zone - 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Temperature in active growth period – min 4°C max 16°C (39-61°F)
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How to Grow and Care
Bulbs are the main source of propagation for growing all the species of Narcissus.
Narcissus bulbs are very easy to grow. Narcissus requires little maintenance. Still, if you could take some minimum care, Narcissus can be more vigorous and floriferous, and they'll multiply much more quickly, improving the show they provide each year.
After the Narcissus blooms have faded, the remaining leaves can look unsightly as they yellow. It is important to resist the temptation of removing this foliage early. It contains valuable nutrients that will be used for next year's crop of flowers. Leave the leaves for at least six weeks after flowering - longer if possible - before removing them.
Propagation - Divide overcrowded Narcissus clumps in late summer, and plant offsets elsewhere in the garden. The Narcissus species types can be propagated with fresh seed collected during summer and sown in late summer or autumn in pots outdoors.
- Learn more at HOW TO GROW AND CARE Daffodils
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''Subspecies''
Six subspecies are accepted by the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families:
- N. tazetta subsp. aureus
- N. tazetta subsp. canariensis
- N. tazetta subsp. chinensis
- N. tazetta subsp. corcyrensis
- N. tazetta subsp. italicus
- N. tazetta subsp. tazetta
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