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Species Tulip, Botanical Tulip, Wild Tulip

Tulipasuaveolens

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Tulipa suaveolens by bbrookrd
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Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
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Species
suaveolens (swah-vee-OH-lens)
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Synonym
Tulipa schrenkii
Height

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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
Other details
Herbaceous
Smooth
Propagation Methods

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

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

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Nantucket, Massachusetts

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