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Paperwhite: Narcissus tazetta cultivars

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butterfly amaryllis

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Narcissus tazetta cultivars: Above "Grand Soleil d'Or" and below "Ziva" Use: houseplant, perennial border and outdoor containers in mild climates
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Plant: bulbous perennial

Origin: subtropical China to Meditteranean

Zone
: 7 (with protection) - 10

Flowers
: small, fragrant, white to yellow daffodils on 12-18" stalks.

Foliage: strap like leaves ~12” emerge with the flowers

Indoor Culture
: place bulb in sunny area in decorative container. Does not require soil to bloom. Discard bulbs after flowering or plant in mild climate garden

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