Capitol daffodil
Narcissus 'Capitol'
AM-Haarlem 1953
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Capitol' daffodil (Narcissus 'Capitol') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The flowers are fragrant and draw butterflies and bees. This bulb is also drought tolerant and salt tolerant.
Pairs well with Greig's tulip, Bartzella peony, and Weigela.