Tulip
Tulipa sp.
Bulbs
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Tulipa sp. Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Tulipa sp. |
| Common Name: | tulip |
| Family: | Liliaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennial treated as an annual perennials, beds & borders, cutflowers, bulbs |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright, curved |
| Height: | 4 - 24 inches |
| Spread: | 8 - 10 inches |
| Foliage: | lanceolate, entire foliage that originates from a basal rosette |
| Flower: | red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, or white flowers on long stems many colors and forms available |
| Bloom Period: | Spring |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | prefers soil that is well-drained, moist, and fertile |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 5 - 7 |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | plant bulbs about 4 inches apart feed with a complete fertilizer propagation by separation |
| Additional Notes: | select varieties to match the chilling requirements of your area |
TTU Plant Resources
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Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2838 -
Email
Melanie.Jackson@ttu.edu