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Tulipa sylvestris

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

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Division:
Division 15 - Species

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

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

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By Kathleen
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Profile:

2 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Redkarnelian On May 9, 2007, Redkarnelian from Newmarket, ON
(Zone 5a) wrote:

Dated to 1597.

Neutral berrygirl On Mar 8, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

These are my very first ever tulip blossoms! I am so excited as I have never grown tulips before, as they don't do well in the South. I was told these do and so I am anxious to see if they return next year. I have several kinds of tulips planted but these are the first to bloom. Cheery bright yellow and they smell good, too! I believe I got mine from Brent and Becky's Bulbs.

Will update next year and change my rating to pos. if they return!

Positive nevadagdn On Mar 24, 2005, nevadagdn from Sparks, NV
(Zone 7a) wrote:

This tulip is a very early bloomer, and it does well in shade.

Positive Kathleen On Mar 17, 2005, Kathleen from Panama, NY
(Zone 5a) wrote:

I can't yet speak for their perserverance, as 2004 was the first year that I grew this particular tulip, but they were lovely, and sweet scented. They made a wonderfully bright spot in the garden and the blooms lasted a very long time.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Sparks, Nevada
Panama, New York



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