- Lily-flowered
- Perennial
- Zones 3–8
- White
- Single
Marilyn
Perennial lily-flowered tulip in white and red, blooming in mid spring and late spring. Lily-flowered tulip with pointed white petals feathered and flamed red. USDA zones 3–8.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Lily-flowered Single
- Colors
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- White
- Red
- Blooms
- Mid spring, Late spring
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 22 in (56 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Part shade
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
- Planted as
- Bulb
- Botanical name
- Tulipa hybrid
In the garden
- Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
A 1976 sport of the lily-flowered tulip Mariette, according to John Scheepers.
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Is Marilyn hardy in my zone?
Marilyn survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Marilyn need full sun?
Marilyn grows in full sun or part shade.
When does Marilyn bloom?
Marilyn blooms in mid spring and late spring.
Is Marilyn good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Marilyn as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
