Paperwhite Narcissus (Narcissus papyraceus) is a type of daffodil native to the western Mediterranean. It produces 2-20 small but fragrant white flowers on each flowering stalk. Paperwhites are closely related to the popular spring-flowering daffodil but are different from these plants because they cannot survive Indiana winters (they are hardy only to 10ºF) and because they do not need a cold chill to force them into bloom.

To get paperwhites to bloom, you merely need to supply water, sunlight, time, and patience. You can plant the bulbs in a pot with potting soil or you can place them on top of gravel so the roots can grow into the water between the rocks.