Botanical Name: Tulipa species
Common Name: Tulip
Type of Plant: monocot: bulb
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape distinctive upright bulb with curled, blue-green foliage, flowers held above leaves; flowers vary widely in size, shape and color
Height to 18"
Spread to 12"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun or partial shade; part shade in Southern California
Soil requires good drainage; bulbs should be planted 6" deep minimum
Hardiness hardy to cold; All zones
 
Morphology:
Leaves pointed, narrowly spatulate leaves with a blue-green cast; normally somewhat curled or folded; to 12" long, 2" across
Flowers cup-like to 2" across, widely varied sizes, shapes and colors some are open and lily-like, others are closed and formal looking; various colors
Fruit 3-valved capsule
 
Propagation:
division, seed
 
Usage:
used in pots, open beds, raised planters for winter or early spring color; most often used as annuals since bulbs should be chilled for 4-6 weeks before planting; species T. clusiana will naturalize in Southern California
 
Landscape Care:
Watering likes regular watering in dry weather; prefers evenly moist but not water-logged soil
Fertilizing none required when using as annuals; food is stored in bulbs
Pruning none required
Pests/Diseases rodents (gophers, field mice, etc.) and aphids
Special Conditions/Other protect from hot sun for best bloom in Southern California
 
Origin: Central Asia
Family: Liliaceae

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