Narcissus chinese sacred lily
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Common: Paperwhite Narcissus, Tazetta’s
Species Origin: Mediterranean
Common: Paperwhite Narcissus, Tazetta’s
Species Origin: Mediterranean
Geophyte Characteristics
Type: Tunicated bulb
Sizes Available: 12/13 to 18/up cm, in circumference
Bulb Storage: Dry and well ventilated at 77 to 86F (25-30C)
Flower & Plant Characteristics
Color: White and yellow
Shape: Umbel
Size: Florets 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter
Floret/Flower Number: 6-10
Flowering Season: Outdoors – winter. When forced – fall to spring
Total Height: 14-20 inches (35-50 cm)
Number of Stems: 1-3
Uses: Garden
Planting Time: Fall
Planting Depth: 5 inches (12.5 cm) to base of bulb
Spacing: 1 to 3 inches (2.5-7.5 cm) apart