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Tulipa linifolia (Tulip)


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Tulipa linifolia Common Name: Tulip Genus: Tulipa
This species tulip blooms in mid- to late spring with fire-engine-red flowers that look like open, pointed stars with purple centers. It reaches 4-6 inches tall and not quite as wide. Species tulips prefer sharp drainage and plenty of room to grow; they will often naturalize. Most do well in rock gardens, small displays, and containers.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Tulips originate from Central Asian regions with cold winters and dry summers, and they require a cold treatment in order to bloom. They are invaluable for early spring color in bedding schemes, parterres, cottage gardens, and mixed borders. This speices is also suitable for rock gardens.
 Care: Provide fertile, well-drained soil in full or afternoon sun. In autumn, plant to a depth of two and a half times the height of the bulb; in regions warmer than zone 8, bulbs will need a cold treatment (40° to 45°F for 8-10 weeks).
 Propagation: Impractical for home gardeners.
 Problems: Bulb and root rot, gray mold, slugs, snails, aphids, nematodes, voles.
Height Less than 6 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Self Seeds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Late Spring; Spring
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower; Red Flower
Uses , Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Suitable as Annual
Style , Herb Garden, Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest
Type ,Bulbs

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