Paperwhite narcissus

(Narcissus 'Paperwhite')

Pronunciation:	nar-sis-sus
Alternative botanical names:	none
Alternative common names:	none
Family:	Amaryllidaceae
Native to:	Europe and North Africa
USDA zones:	all zones
Sunset zones:	all zones
Hardy to:	unknown
Exposure:	sun
Water:	moderate water Fall through Spring
Height x width:	24" x 8"
Flowers in:	early Spring
Colors:	white
Fragrance:	highly fragrant
Additional comments:	Paperwhite narcissus can be forced indoors for bloom as early as late November. The bulbs in our garden were forced, then planted in the garden. They usually take a year to recover and bloom again.