View Larger Maximus Daffodil

Planted at Mount Vernon

Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    5 5 6 6b 7 7b 8 8b USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

    map legend 5 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b

    Maximus is a standard among daffodils for its height and large yellow blooms. It does well in the middle of the border where it can be easily seen.

    Latin Name

    Narcissus hispanicus 'Maximus'


    Family

    Amaryllidaceae


    Also Known As

    Trumpet Major


    Type of Plant

    Bulbs Bulbs

    Bloom Season

    April - May


    Seasons

    Spring Spring

    Specifications

    Max height Max Height: 1.5'
    Max spread Max Spread: 1'

    Uses

  • Flower Border

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun
    Part Shade Part Shade

    Tolerances

  • Deer
  • Drought
  • Rabbit

  • Toxicity

    Do not ingest Do not ingest
    Skin irritant Skin irritant

    Colors


    Native Range

    Europe, central Asia


    History

    Date of introduction: 1576


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