• Species
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–8
  • Red
  • Single

Tulipa linifolia

Perennial species tulip in red and near-black, blooming in late spring. Species tulip with scarlet-red flowers, purplish-black bases, gray-purple anthers and red-edged foliage. USDA zones 4–8.

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A Tulipa linifolia tulip flower up close on the plant
A Tulipa linifolia tulip flower up close on the plant

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Tulipa linifolia tulip plants in bloom in a garden
Tulipa linifolia tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Species Single
Colors
  • Red
  • Near-black
Bicolor
Blooms
Late spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
4–6 in (10–15 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Tulipa linifolia

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Naturalizing species tulip introduced circa 1884.

1884

Sources

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All photos

  • A Tulipa linifolia tulip flower up close on the plant
    A Tulipa linifolia tulip flower up close on the plant
  • Tulipa linifolia tulip plants in bloom in a garden
    Tulipa linifolia tulip plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Tulipa linifolia hardy in my zone?

Tulipa linifolia survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Tulipa linifolia need full sun?

Tulipa linifolia grows in full sun.

When does Tulipa linifolia bloom?

Tulipa linifolia blooms in late spring.

Is Tulipa linifolia good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Tulipa linifolia as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A Lady Jane tulip flower up close on the plant Lady Jane Species tulip with rosy-red outer petals and ivory-white inside, 6 to 12 inches tall. SpeciesMid springCompact
A Lilac Wonder tulip flower up close on the plant Lilac Wonder Species tulip with rose-lilac flowers and yellow bases on 7-inch stems in May. SpeciesLate springCompact
A Persian Pearl tulip flower up close on the plant Persian Pearl Magenta-rose species tulip with a yellow star center, 4 to 6 inches tall, blooming in April. SpeciesMid springCompact
A Tulipa sylvestris tulip flower up close on the plant Tulipa sylvestris Fragrant yellow species tulip with green outer petals, 8 to 12 inches tall, blooming in April. SpeciesMid springCompact

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A Estella Rijnveld tulip flower up close on the plant Estella Rijnveld Heirloom Parrot tulip with twisted red and white flamed petals on 18-20 inch stems. ParrotMid springMedium height
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