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Species Tulip, Bokhara Tulip, Flax-Leaved Tulip

Tulipa linifolia

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Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)

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Species

linifolia (lin-ih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Tulipa maximowiczii

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

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

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting

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

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Division

Division 15 - Species

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Palmyra, Illinois

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ineedacupoftea

Denver, CO | April 2007 | positive

I would describe the colour as opening a bright medium red, and becoming a carmine (that is, more coral-infused) red.
It has fine ...Read More

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