Zone 5 · Daffodil
Planting Daffodil in Zone 5
Narcissus spp.
✅ Daffodil thrives in zone 5 (hardy 3–9)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
March – May
Peak bloom
April
Sun required
full sun, part sun
Mature height
16"
Spacing
6" apart
Type
bulb
How to plant Daffodil in zone 5
Plant bulbs in fall, 6 weeks before first frost.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Daffodil peaks in April. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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