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Species Tulip, Botanical Tulip, Hewer's Tulip, Wild Tulip

Tulipa heweri

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Tulipa heweri by Kell
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Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
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Synonym
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 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)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Other Details
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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Division
Division 14 - Greigii
Foliage Color

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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow

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