Tulipa spp.
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Tulipa spp.

tulip

  family liliaceae 
  genus tulipa 

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Identification
Genus  Tulipa Species  spp. Variety  Cultivar  Common names  tulip Family  LILIACEAE Specimen number  S14045 Data source  Allergy p287;Xeri p307;HtZn p178
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Seasonal bulb Life span  1 - 3 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Erect Overall height    Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun Water  Dry, well drained Optimal soil texture  Sandy Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 03a-10b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 08-01 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Tulipa spp. can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Tulip needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are sandy. Full sun is best for growing this species. It prefers dry, well drained soils. This plant can survive short periods of drought.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  yes Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen  Light Hay fever season  Mar 01 - May 31 Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  This is a light producer of pollen but should cause problems to only the most sensitive hay fever sufferers. Hay fever season usually extends from March to May.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Tulipa spp. is a cultivated ornamental.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Tulipa spp. is a seasonal bulb. Blossoms appear in March and continue through May. The blossoms appear in various colors.

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