Narcissus papyraceus
Posted: July 5th, 2013, 10:26 pm
| Botanical Name | Narcissus papyraceus |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Narcissus |
| Specie | |
| Local Name in Urdu | Paper-White Narcissus |
| Common Name | Paper-White Narcissus |
| Life Cycle | Annual here but it’s a perennial native to the Mediterranean region |
| Cultivar Name | |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Bulbous Plant |
| Height | 1–1.5 ft |
| Spacing | 3-4 inch |
| Flowering Months | Feb-Mar |
| Flower Color | bright white- fragrant flowers |
| Growing Areas | Lahore, Islamabad and norther areas |
| Frost Tender | |
| Exposure | Sun/partial shade |
| Soil pH | |
| Propagation | Bulbs |
| Uses | Ornamental |
| Other Details | Narcissus papyraceus (from papyrus and aceus; meaning paper-like), one of a few species known as "Paperwhite.The white flowers are borne in bunches and are strongly fragrant. Paperwhites are part of the Narcissus genus which includes plants known as daffodils.Narcissus papyraceus thrives in moist, peat moss based potting mix. Plants can also be grown in containers of water. Cool temperatures between 50–65 °F (10–18 °C) and indirect light will help to prolong the bloom time. |