Species Tulip, Botanical Tulip, Candia Tulip, Cretan Rock Tulip, Wild Tulip

Tulipa saxatilis

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Species
saxatilis (saks-A-til-iss)
Synonym
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage
Smooth
Other Details
Other details
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)
Patent Information
Division
Division 15 - Species
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

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

GARBERVILLE, California

Livermore, California

Coos Bay, Oregon

Tillamook, Oregon

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Fort Worth, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Seattle, Washington

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Livermore, CA | March 2010 | positive

Tulipa saxatilis perennializes in my garden in the SF Bay Area and does exceptionally well in a mild winter climate. After more than 5 y...Read More

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