Species Tulip, Botanical Tulip, Cretan Tulip, Wild Tulip
Tulipacretica

Synonym:Tulipa sylvestris var. cretica

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 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

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
White/Near White

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details
Smooth

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Division

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Bulbs

Where to Grow