Mount Hood is a luminous trumpet daffodil that brings early spring joy to gardens from zones 3 through 8. This hybrid Narcissus pseudonarcissus grows 10 to 14 inches tall with pristine white blooms that emerge 100 to 109 days after planting in fall. Hardy, deer and rabbit resistant, and naturally attractive to pollinators, Mount Hood thrives in full sun and returns reliably year after year, transforming cold-season gardens into scenes of delicate elegance.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-8
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The pure white trumpet flowers of Mount Hood stand out for their clean, almost luminous appearance against early spring's often-drab landscape. This hybrid variety handles cold winters from zone 3 northward without hesitation, making it one of the few daffodils that performs reliably in truly harsh climates. Deer and rabbits ignore it entirely, a genuine advantage for gardeners battling wildlife browsing, while pollinators visit it eagerly when few other nectar sources exist.
Mount Hood daffodils are grown as ornamental spring flowers for garden beds, borders, and naturalized plantings. Their long vase life and elegant white trumpets make them excellent for fresh cut flower arrangements, bringing early spring indoors when outdoor gardens are still emerging from winter dormancy.
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These are bulbs, not seeds, so transplanting is not applicable. Plant bulbs directly into the ground in fall, ideally September through October, at least 6 weeks before the first hard freeze so roots can establish before winter. Set bulbs 6 inches apart with their pointed tops just below the soil surface.
Plant bulbs directly outdoors in fall rather than in containers or seedbeds. Choose a location with full sun exposure and push bulbs into prepared soil at a depth where the tip sits 2 to 3 inches below the surface.
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