| Description | Persian Pearl Tulip (Tulipa humilis) is a hardy species (division 15) of Tulip with magenta rose petals and a yellow center. It is a reliable perennial. |
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| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizoms, etc. |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Sunlight | full sun, partial shade. |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average, well-drained |
| Flowers | Globular-shaped magenta with yellow centers. |
| Dimensions | 6 inches |
| Maintenance | Plant 6-9 bulbs per square foot. |
| Propagation | seeds, division of bulb clumps |
| Native Site | The species Tulipa humilis is found in Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Turkey, Iran, and the North Caucasus region of Russia. |
| Cultivar Origin | "Persian Pearl Tulipa humilis) was introduced in 1975 by Grullemans and ended up via W. Lemmers at Fisherman Czn., where it was named" (www.nijssenbulbs.com/tulipa/864). The species (Tulipa humilis) was first described by British Botanist William Herbert in 1844. |
| Misc Facts | Since they are true botanicals, they are apt to naturalize in the garden and seed true to their parents. |
| Notes & Reference | #166-Tulips (Richard Wilford), #161-Paghat's Gardens (www.paghat.com) |
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