Daffodils (Narcissus): Easy, Reliable Spring Bulbs for Every Garden

Generous Bloomers in a Rainbow of Colors

Daffodils are among the easiest, most rewarding spring bulbs. Classified into 12 divisions by flower form, they include trumpet, large-cupped, small-cupped, and double types. Colors extend beyond classic yellow and white to orange, apricot, pink, and cream.

Growing Basics

• Type: True bulb.
• Zones: 1–24, 28–45 (with exceptions).
• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Regular during growth and bloom.

Hardiness Notes

• Most are hardy in listed zones.
• Fragrant Tazetta hybrids hardy only to 10°F (–12°C).
• Hoop petticoat daffodil hardy to –10°F (–23°C).

Planting

Plant bulbs twice as deep as they are tall, spaced 6–8 inches apart.

Plant in fall for a carefree spring spectacle that returns for years.