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Non-native

Tulip

Tulipa  —  Family: Liliaceae
Perennial USDA Zone 3-8

Iconic spring bulbs available in nearly every color. Often treated as annuals in warmer zones.

Height 1–2 ft
Spread 0.5–0.8 ft
Sun Full Sun
Water Medium

🌡️ Growing Conditions

Lifecycle
Perennial
Season
Cool season
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam

Traits

🪴 Container Friendly 🐝 Attracts Pollinators 🦋 Attracts Butterflies

🎯 Uses

Cut Flowers Pollinator Ornamental

🦋 Wildlife Value

🐝 Pollinators 🦋 Butterflies

🌡️ USDA Hardiness Zones

3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b

Temp range: -40°F to 20°F

📍 Native Range

Origin: Non-native species
This plant is not native to any US state.

Also grows in (not native):

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY

📅 Planting Calendar

🌱 Direct Sow
Plant Bulbs Fall
October – December

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