Tulipa tarda

Tulipa tarda

Native to:
Iran, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Liliaceae
Genus:
Tulipa
Species:
Tulipa tarda
USDA Symbol:
TUTA2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, rocky or gravelly soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and alpine meadows

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification. Bulbs are the preferred propagation method.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuation outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in the spring. * grow seedlings at cool temperature - best achieved by sowing in open ground

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society