| Description | The Greggii Tulips have been developed directly from species Tulips native to Turkistan. They have a limited color range and bloom early in the season. Their foliage is spotted or striped. |
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| Plant Type | Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizoms, etc. |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | The flower color is limited to reds, yellows and whites. The chalice-shaped flowers open wide and many types have a black center. They bloom early in the season. |
| Leaves | The foliage has purple stripes or mottles and is very attractive before and after the plants bloom. |
| Dimensions | These plant reach 8"-14" tall. Space 4-5 bulbs per square foot. They multiply naturally and form small clumps. |
| Cultivar Origin | This group was developed from plants native to Turkistan. Being developed directly from the species plants they are called Botanical Tulips. |
| Author's Notes | Over the years I have used many Greggii Tulips in gardens. Their ability to form small clumps and the purple coloration in the foliage makes this group very desirable. One of the first bulbs I planted was the Greggii Tulip "Red Riding Hood". |
| Notes & Reference | #57-Spring Flowering Bulbs (Dr. A.A. DeHertogh) |
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