Species Tulip, Botanical Tulip, Candia Tulip, Cretan Rock Tulip, Wild Tulip
Tulipa saxatilis
| Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Tulipa (TOO-li-pa) (Info) |
| Species: | saxatilis (saks-A-til-iss) (Info) |
Division:
Division 15 - Species
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Smooth
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
GARBERVILLE, California
Livermore, California
Coos Bay, Oregon
Tillamook, Oregon
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Fort Worth, Texas
Salt Lake City, Utah
Seattle, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Mar 26, 2010, otter47 from Livermore, CA wrote: Tulipa saxatilis perennializes in my garden in the SF Bay Area and does exceptionally well in a mild winter climate. After more than 5 years in the ground, I have large clumps in several areas in the open and under trees. This species spreads by underground stolons. No pests or diseases; the snails and slugs leave it alone. Some of the clumps get summer water, others very little, and in any case, the tulips appear reliably each spring. Mine begin to bloom in mid-March. |
