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Tulipawhittallii

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Tulipa (TOO-li-pa)

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Species

whittallii (whit-TAL-ee-eye)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Hardiness

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Sun Exposure

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)

Danger

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time

Red-Orange

Foliage

Mid Spring

Other Details

Other details

Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

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

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

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

Division

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Bulbs

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Little Rock, Arkansas

Altoona, Wisconsin

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