Species Tulip, Florentine Tulip, Wild Tulip, Woodland Tulip
Tulipasylvestris

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)
Species: sylvestris (sil-VESS-triss)

Height

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

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

Sun Exposure
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
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time
Bright Yellow

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details
Herbaceous
Smooth

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing the bulb's scales
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Division

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow