Tulips (Tulipa) (Tulipa)
Tulips (Tulipa), also known as Tulip, Garden Tulip
Tulips, members of the lily family, are renowned for their striking, cup-shaped flowers and are among the most popular ornamental plants globally. They played a central role in what is widely regarded as the first speculative bubble in history: "Tulip Mania" in the Dutch Republic during the early 17th century. This period saw tulip bulb prices soar to extraordinary heights before crashing in 1637. The Netherlands remains famous for its vibrant tulip fields, and Skagit Valley in Washington is also well-known for tulip cultivation.
Key Facts About Tulips (Tulipa)
Attributes of Tulips (Tulipa)
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
15 cm to 23 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Various colors including red, yellow, pink, white, purple, and bi-colored
Scientific Classification of Tulips (Tulipa)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Genus
Tulipa
Toxicity
Ingestion