Daffodils are dependable perennial bulbs, blooming in early, mid, or late spring, depending on the cultivar

The flowers have a central trumpet (corolla) -- the length varies among cultivars -- surrounded by a collar of petals (perianth) that can be a different color.

Colors include yellow, orange, white, red, and peach.

Some are fragrant. The strappy, narrow leaves emerge before the flowers do and are a little shorter than the flower stalk.

Notable Varieties
Hundreds of cultivars are available, in varying colors and heights. The following is a sample.

'Beersheba' is white and reaches 14 inches tall.
'Dutch Master' is gold and reaches 15 inches tall.
'Little Beauty' has a white perianth and gold corona, and reaches 8 inches tall.
'Peaches and Creme' has a white and pink corona, and reaches 16 inches tall.
'Spellbinder' has a yellow perianth and greenish corona, and reaches a height of 16 inches.

Care
Remove spent flowers. Do not tie leaves, or cut them back until they yellow. Mulch in Zone 3.

Planting
In areas with cold winters, plant in early fall. In areas with mild winters, plant in late fall (November). Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained soil in holes 6 to 8 inches deep and spaced 4 to 6 inches apart.