NARCISSUS (PAPERWHITES AND TAZETTAS) - Tender III
Cultivars are available with yellow, white, and bicolored flowers.

Flowering Characteristics Narcissus (Paperwhites and Tazettas) flower in early winter (Dec/Jan) for up to 100 days (depends on occurrence of frost). Plants are 12-18 inches tall. Flowers are very fragrant.

General Characteristics
Origin of species: Southern Europe
Common names: Paperwhite Narcissus, Tazettas
Geophyte organ: Tunicated bulb
Hardiness type: Tender III. Flowers are not hardy, but bulbs survive light frosts.
Natural reproductive systems and growth and development requirements: Reproduces by offset bulblets and requires a warm (70-85°F) - cool (40-55°F) - warm (70-85°F) annual thermoperiodic cycle.
Primary uses: Beds, rock gardens, fresh cut flowers, and sunny borders of trees and shrubs.

Cultural Information
Bulb sizes: 12/13, 13/14, 14/15, 15/16, 16+ cm. in circumference
Planting density: 1-3 inches, 10-15 per sq. ft.
Planting depth: 5 inches to base of the bulb
Planting time: October-November
Perennialization habit:

1990 USDA Climatic Zones
2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	P	P	P

Light requirements:

Full Sun	PM Sun Only	AM Sun Only	25% Shade	50% Shade
XXXXXX	XXXXXX	XXXXXX

Moisture: Tolerates (prefers) summer drought, but requires moisture during growing season.
Animal susceptibility: Not susceptible.

Companion Plants: Camellia olifera, Camellia sasanqua, Chaenomeles japonica, Forsythia x intermedia, Hammamelis sp., Jasminum nudiflorum, Vinca minor.

Descriptions of Selected Tender III Narcissus for Gardening, Landscaping, and Perennialization in North America

Cultivar Name	Narcissus (Daffodil) Division	Flower Colors		Flowering Period (Spring)	Average Plant Height (inches/cm)
		Perianth	Corona
Galil	8	White	Yellow	January	12-16/30-40
Omri	8	Creamy white	Yellow	December	12-16/30-40
Scilly White	8	White	Yellow	February/March	8-12/20-30
Sheleg	8	White	White	December	18-24/45-60
Soleil d'Or	8	Yellow	Yellow	January	12-16/30-40
Yael	8	White	Yellow	December	12-16/30-40
Ziva	8	Yellow	Yellow	December	14-18/35-45

Consumer Horticulture | Bulletin 41: Narcissus