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

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
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

Division

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow