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
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Red
Foliage
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Smooth
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
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
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Palmyra, Illinois

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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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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