Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
South Africa
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Tropical regions, Well Drained, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Not so frequently
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
9-9-6
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Acne, Aging, Antidepressant, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TULIPA
TULBAGHIA violacea
Common Name
Tulip
Society Garlic
In German
Tulpe
Knoblauch
In Portuguese
Tulipa
alho
In Polish
Tulipan
czosnek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Tulip and Society Garlic
Season and care of Tulip and Society Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Society Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Society Garlic season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Society Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Society Garlic is Neutral.
Tulip and Society Garlic Physical Information
Tulip and Society Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Society Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Society Garlic are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Society Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Society Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Tulip and Society Garlic
Care of Tulip and Society Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Society Garlic pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Prune ocassionally. In summer Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Society Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.