Species Tulip, Bokhara Tulip, Flax-Leaved Tulip
Tulipalinifolia

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Species: linifolia (lin-ih-FOH-lee-uh)

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

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Foliage

Herbaceous
Smooth

Other details

Unknown

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

Division

Division 15 - Species

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown