Tulip
Botanical Details and Information Summary of Tulip
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Tulipa
- Common Names: Tulip,
- Subkingdom: Embryophyta
- Infrakingdom: Streptophyta
- Phylum / Division: Angiosperms
- Subphylum: Spermatophytina
- Class: Liliopsida (monocots)
- Subclass: Liliidae
- Order: Liliales
- Plant Family: Liliaceae
- Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
- Genus: Tulipa
- Species: Tulipa
- Subspecies: Var Gesneriana
- Variety: Red
- Cultivar: Parrot
Garden & Landscape Info
- Garden Use: Accent plant, Borders, Container gardening, Containers, Edible Garden, garden borders, Ground Cover, Mass planting, Ornamental borders, Pollinator Garden, Specimen Plant
- Garden Style: Cottage, Formal
- Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
- Maintenance Level: Low
Origin & Cultural Use
- Native Region: Asia, Europe
- Ethnobotanical Use: Ceremonial, Culinary
- Edibility: Edible, Flowers
- Pet Safe: Non-Toxic
Plant Characteristics
- Plant Type: Bulb
- Growth Rate: Fast, Moderate
- Lifespan: Perennial, Short-Lived Perennial
- Bloom Time: Early Spring, Spring
- Color Theme: Pale Pink, Pink
- Fragrance: Scented Flowers
Environmental Preferences
- Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
- Hardiness Zones: Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
- Sunset Climate Zone: Zones 9b–11b
- Tolerance: Frost, Shade
- Soil Drainage: Moist but Well-Drained
- Soil Type: Loam, Sand
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