Data specific to Tulips (Edit)
Division: Div. 15: Misc. & Species (Botanical)
Spring Bloom Season: Mid-season
Special Classifications: Single-flowered

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Plant Height: 4 - 6 inches
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Other: Purplish-pink
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Cut Flower
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Takes about 6 years from seed to flower.
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Species Tulip
  • Crocus Tulip
  • Tulip

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-03-19
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Nov 2, 2011

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