Species Tulip, Botanical Tulip, Greigii Tulip, Wild Tulip

Tulipagreigii

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Species
greigii (GREEG-ee-eye)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Red
Foliage
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Palmyra, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

, Ontario

Oakland, Oregon

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(Zone 5a) | May 2008 | neutral

A unique looking tulip. Blooms in April in my garden.

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | October 2001 | neutral

Greigii tulips have bright red star shaped flowers and foliage that is often mottled with brown lines. They grow 8-12 inches tall.

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