• Cyclamineus
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–9
  • White
  • Single

Jack Snipe

Perennial cyclamineus daffodil in white and yellow, blooming in early spring and mid spring. One flower per stem with creamy white reflexed petals and a buttercup yellow cup. USDA zones 4–9.

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A Jack Snipe daffodil flower up close on the plant
A Jack Snipe daffodil flower up close on the plant

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Jack Snipe daffodil plants in bloom in a garden
Jack Snipe daffodil plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Cyclamineus Single
Colors
  • White
  • Yellow
Bicolor
Blooms
Early spring, Mid spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
8–10 in (20–25 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–9 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Narcissus hybrid

In the garden

  • Rarely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Classic cyclamineus daffodil dating from before 1951, according to Brent and Becky's, which notes it tolerates part shade and moisture better than other cyclamineus types.

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  • A Jack Snipe daffodil flower up close on the plant
    A Jack Snipe daffodil flower up close on the plant
  • Jack Snipe daffodil plants in bloom in a garden
    Jack Snipe daffodil plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Jack Snipe hardy in my zone?

Jack Snipe survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Jack Snipe need full sun?

Jack Snipe grows in full sun.

When does Jack Snipe bloom?

Jack Snipe blooms in early spring and mid spring.

Is Jack Snipe good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Jack Snipe as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A February Gold daffodil flower up close on the plant February Gold Early all-yellow cyclamineus daffodil from 1923, 8 to 12 inches tall. CyclamineusEarly springMedium height
A Jetfire daffodil flower up close on the plant Jetfire Compact cyclamineus daffodil with swept-back yellow petals and an orange trumpet, 8 to 10 inches. CyclamineusEarly springCompact
A Mite daffodil flower up close on the plant Mite Miniature cyclamineus daffodil, bright yellow with reflexed petals, very early spring. CyclamineusEarly springCompact
A Accent daffodil flower up close on the plant Accent American-bred large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a salmon pink cup. Large-cuppedMid springMedium height

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A Actaea daffodil flower up close on the plant Actaea Poet's daffodil from 1919 with white petals and a red-rimmed yellow cup, 15 to 17 inches. PoeticusMid springMedium height
A Bell Song daffodil flower up close on the plant Bell Song Jonquilla daffodil with ivory petals and pink cups, three to five blooms per stalk. JonquillaMid springMedium height
A Bridal Crown daffodil flower up close on the plant Bridal Crown Cluster-flowered Division 4 double daffodil in white and saffron, from 1949. DoubleEarly springMedium height
A British Gamble daffodil flower up close on the plant British Gamble Extra-large trumpet daffodil with white petals and a broad pink trumpet. TrumpetEarly springMedium height

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