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Two-colored daffodil

Narcissus bicolor
Narcissus bicolor
Edible value1Medicinal value3Other uses2
perennial0.3×0.1 mzone 3–9partial shade

Will it grow where I live?

Two-colored daffodil is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Habit
perennial
Height
0.3 m
Spread
0.1 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
20 years
First yield
after 1 year
Hardiness
zone 3–9
Shade tolerance
partial shade
Soil
Sand, Silt
Soil moisture
dry – very moist
pH
6 – 7
scentednectar sourcepollen source

Uses

Edible1 of 10
Medicinal3 of 10
Other uses2 of 10

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: highly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

Frequently asked questions

Two-colored daffodil: how big does it get?

Two-colored daffodil (Narcissus bicolor) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.1 m. Growth is medium.

Two-colored daffodil: what site does it need?

Two-colored daffodil tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.

Two-colored daffodil: is it hardy?

Two-colored daffodil is listed as hardy in zone 3–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Two-colored daffodil: will it grow in Central Europe?

Two-colored daffodil is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

Two-colored daffodil: is it poisonous?

Two-colored daffodil is classified as highly toxic. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Two-colored daffodil: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 2/10.

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