Stratosphere daffodil
Narcissus 'Stratosphere'
AM-RHS 1990, AGMü2003, Wister Awardü1985
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- Golden yellow with gold to orange-gold cup
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Stratosphere' daffodil (Narcissus 'Stratosphere') is a bulb for borders, containers, cut flowers, 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. The fragrant golden yellow blooms have a gold to orange-gold cup, and bees and butterflies visit them. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. G.E. Mitsch bred it.
Pairs well with Golden Tiara hosta, Blue fescue, and Karl Rosenfield peony.