Species Tulip, Botanical Tulip, Wild Tulip
Tulipatetraphylla

Synonym:Tulipa brachystemon

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger
Full Sun

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

Bloom Time
Scarlet (dark red)

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details
Herbaceous

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
Bulbs
Perennials

Where to Grow