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Daffodil

Daffodil is listed botanically as Narcissus pseudonarcissus. It may also be listed as buttercup, lent-lily, trumpet narcissus, wild daffodil. Classic spring-flowering bulb with trumpet-shaped yellow blooms. Daffodils are reliable perennials in many temperate gardens and are among the easiest bulbs to naturalize. PlotPal's canonical care record lists partial shade and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Narcissus and in the family Amaryllidaceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as forb/herb. PlotPal currently carries Daffodil as an outdoor growing and flower reference. Growing note: Plant bulbs in fall in well-drained soil with the pointed end up. After flowering, let foliage remain until it yellows naturally so the bulb can store energy for the following year. Propagation or sowing note: Plant bulbs in fall at roughly two to three times the bulb's height. Plant-health prevention note: Use firm healthy bulbs, avoid waterlogged sites, and discard soft or rotting bulbs rather than replanting them. Pest-prevention note: Inspect bulbs before planting and remove damaged material; protect emerging shoots from slugs in wet springs. Common pests in the reference include Narcissus bulb fly, Slugs, Snails. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Basal rot, Botrytis. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.