Garden Detective

Daffodils are among the most reliable bloomers in the spring bulb garden. They're protected from squirels, deer and other animals because they contain a bitter-tasting chemical that repels them. And unlike most tulips, daffodils are perennial, returning for many, many years of color.

My pick this year:

Name: Triandrus Daffodil, (Angel's Tears) 'Hawera'
Height: 8"
Bloom time: Mid-spring
Purchased from: Colorblends.com
How many: 100
Duds in the batch: 0

Catalog description: "A tiny lemon-yellow daffodil that makes up for its size by producing 6-8 flowers on each stem. Exceptionally fine for perennial beds or a rock garden. Planted in a sunny spot it will last for years."

I mixed them in with the bakeri tulips I told you about yesterday (Tulipa bakeri "Lilac Wonder") for what I'm expecting to be a beautiful front-of-the-border display.

Have questions? Here's a great FAQ from the American Daffodil Society.