Species Tulip 'Lilac Wonder'

Tulipabakeri

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Species
bakeri (bay-KAIR-ee)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pink
Bright Yellow
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Smooth
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Little Rock, Arkansas

San Leandro, California

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Winnetka, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Scottville, Michigan

Belfield, North Dakota

Ashland, Oregon

Corvallis, Oregon

Austin, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
Corvallis, OR | April 2022 | positive

Naturalizes well in Oregon's Willamette Valley, particularly in parts of the garden that receive little or no summer water. Thrives along...Read More

C
ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2014 | neutral

Sometimes sold under the name T. saxatilis, which is often considered a synonym for T. bakeri.

This gets no more than 8" tall.

S
Barberton, OH | March 2011 | positive

Naturalizes very well. Comes through low ground cover. Can become invasive, but beautifully.

J
Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) | June 2004 | positive

A reliable bloomer, and very pretty. A mole took the bulbs on a trip to about 18" deep but did not eat them! I recovered them and repla...Read More

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