Tulipa turkestanica

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Plant Characteristics
Habit   bulbous

Height: 8 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 8. to 10 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 10.
Width: 6 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 6. to 10 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 10.
Lifespan: perennial
Bloom: early spring, mid spring, late spring
Cultivation
Exposure: sun, part-sun
Water: moderate, less when dormant
Features: flowers
USDA Zones: 5 to 9
Flower features: white
Scientific Names

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Tulipa turkestanica (Turkestan Tulip) is a species of tulip native to central Asia, notably Iran and Turkestan.

It is a herbaceous perennial from a bulb, growing 10 cm to 15 cm tall, with 2–4 glaucous-green leaves up to 15 cm long on each stem. The flowers are white to pinkish-red, with a yellow centre; each plant produces from 1 to 12 flowers in early spring.

Tulipa turkestanica is a popular ornamental plant, grown in rock gardens. It is a beautiful flower because of its bright colors.

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