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Species Tulip, Botanical Tulip, Cretan Tulip, Wild Tulip

Tulipacretica

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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

cretica (KRET-ee-kuh)

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Synonym

Tulipa sylvestris var. cretica

Height

Unknown - Tell us

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

Other details

Smooth

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

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

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:

GARBERVILLE, California

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philomel

(Zone 8a) | March 2003 | neutral

This is a bulb for the alpine house or frame in the UK. It enjoys free draining soil and a summer baking

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