Species Tulip, Botanical Tulip, Wild Tulip
Tulipasuaveolens

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Species: suaveolens (swah-vee-OH-lens)

Synonym:Tulipa schrenkii

Height

Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Sun Exposure
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
Full Sun

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time
Red
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details
Herbaceous
Smooth

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Division

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow