Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Dasystemon Tulip, Deciduous Perennial of The Day

Tulipa tarda 
Dasystemon Tulip

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    4A to 8A
Height    4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread    4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Full sun
Persistence    Deciduous

Bloom Color    White and yellow
Bloom Time    Spring

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Environment
This plant tolerates drought.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green

Culture Notes
Seeds can be collected in summer and should be sown at that point.  The bulb can be dug in the fall and offsets can be divided.  The flower is very short lived especially if temperatures are warm.  Bulbs should be planted in fall in well-drained, fertile soil.  Mulch for winter.  Lift and re-plant bulbs every 2-3 years to prevent crowding.

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