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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)
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Takes about 6 years from seed to flower.
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Tulip

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Location: Wallsend, Tyne and Wear England UK 
Date: 2023-05-06
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Location: Northern Illinois (Zone 5a)
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Location: Wallsend, Tyne and Wear England UK 
Date: 2023-05-09
Tulip Caribbean Parrot

Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissio
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Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissio
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