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Flower Perennial Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Daffodils

Daffodils is a Perennial Flower that thrives in USDA Zones 3–8. It requires full_sun and takes around 120–180 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 120–180 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–8
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Bulb
Bulb Planting

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Fall Planting
4 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum35Β°F
Optimal40–55Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum20Β°F
Optimal45–65Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum35Β°F
Optimal40–50Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–² Low
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 800 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth6" (in)
Plant Spacing6" (in)
Row Spacing6" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)5 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 7.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week0.5 – 1" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandySilty

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 8" (in)
Min. Volume 2 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Daffodils right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

4 βœ… Ready
40 ⚠️ Risk
6 🚫 Not yet
AK ❌ Oct 15, 04:00 AKDT AL ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT AR πŸ”₯ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 MST CA ❌ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT CO ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT CT βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT DE ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT FL ❌ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT GA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT HI ❌ Oct 15, 02:00 HST IA ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT ID ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT IL ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT KY πŸ”₯ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT LA ❌ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MA βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MD ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT ME ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MI ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MN ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MO πŸ”₯ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MS ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MT ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT ND ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT NE ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT NJ ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT NM ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT NY ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT OK πŸ”₯ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT OR ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT PA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT RI βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT SC ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT SD βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT TN πŸ”₯ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT TX πŸ”₯ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT UT ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT VA πŸ”₯ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT VT ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT WA ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT WV ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT WY ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Earliest harvest Jul 29 ~
78 days ago
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Latest harvest Sep 27 ~
18 days ago
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Fall planting window Oct 29
in 14 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 0.75" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 800 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Daylilies
  • Hostas
  • Muscari
  • Peonies
  • Roses
  • Tulips

❌ Keep Away From

  • None