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Amaryllidaceae
Paperwhite Narcissus
Narcissus papyraceus
Hope, renewal, and self-reflection.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus
- Narcissus
- Native to
- Mediterranean, Southern Europe, North Africa
- Bloom season
- Winter, Early Spring
- Type
- Bulbous Perennial
- Height
- 12-18 inches
- Sunlight
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Paperwhites are among the easiest bulbs to force indoors and can bloom in just three to four weeks.
- Adding a small amount of alcohol to the water can keep paperwhites shorter and prevent flopping.
- They are one of the few narcissus species that do not require a cold period to bloom.
- The intense fragrance is loved by some but considered overpowering by others.
- In Chinese culture, paperwhites are traditional symbols of good fortune for the Lunar New Year.
Color meanings
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New beginnings
1
Self-love
2
Respect