King Alfred Daffodil
The classic golden trumpet daffodil. Naturalizes into massive sweeps that return for decades.
Handle with care
The bulbs are poisonous and are sometimes mistaken for onions. The sap also causes a rash florists know as daffodil itch, so wear gloves when handling cut stems in quantity.
Bloom Season
Mar - Apr
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
14-18" tall
USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Colors
Yellow
Traits
△ Deer Resistant✿ Pollinator Friendly✦ Low Maintenance✂ Cut Flower
Soil
ClaySandyLoam
Where to buy
Find King Alfred Daffodil bulbs on Amazon.
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Other Daffodil Varieties
Ice Follies
White petals frame a wide, ruffled cup that opens yellow and fades to cream.
Thalia
Pure white, swept-back petals with two to three blooms per stem.
Tete-a-Tete
Miniature golden trumpets, two to three per stem, on a tiny plant.
Mount Hood
Large pure white trumpets that age from cream to bright white.
Pheasant's Eye
Reflexed white petals around a tiny eye of yellow rimmed with red.
Pink Charm
White petals around a creamy cup banded in coral pink.
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