ExplorePlants

Garden Tulip

Tulipa gesneriana

Garden tulips are bright and colorful flowers that bloom in spring. They have smooth, cup-shaped petals and come in many colors like red, yellow, and pink, making gardens look cheerful and pretty.

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The Garden Tulip has a distinctive upright, cup-shaped flower atop a smooth, sturdy stem, often showcasing vibrant reds, yellows, pinks, whites, purples, or bicolors. Its broad, lance-shaped leaves typically emerge from the base of the plant.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderLilialesFamilyLiliaceaeGenusTulipa
Garden Tulip
bell_shaped_flower trait badgeflowering trait badgeornamental trait badgespring_blooming trait badge
Garden Tulip

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

Be the first to snap!

Interesting facts

Despite being famous in Holland, tulips originally came from Central Asia!

Some tulip petals can be completely black, a very rare flower color!

The stripy patterns on some tulips were once caused by a tiny virus!

Tulips caused a huge economic frenzy in 17th-century Holland!

Special abilities

Ability

Bulb Powerhouse

Garden Tulips can store energy in their underground bulbs, which helps them survive harsh winters and bloom beautifully each spring.

Ability

Petal Beacon

Garden Tulips have brightly colored petals that act like a beacon, helping them attract busy bees and other insects for pollination.

Ability

Underground Multiplier

Garden Tulips can produce smaller 'daughter' bulbs from the main bulb, helping them multiply and create more flowers in the future.

Measurements & details

Height
30-60 cm
Spread
10-20 cm
Flower Size
5-10 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Common eastern bumble bee

Bombus impatiens

visits flowers for nectar

eaten by

Common vole

Microtus arvalis

eats underground bulbs

eaten by

Eastern grey squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

digs up and eats bulbs

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Don't eat any flowers, even if they look yummy!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Garden Tulip?

30-60 cm

How wide does Garden Tulip spread?

10-20 cm

How big are the flowers on Garden Tulip?

5-10 cm

When does Garden Tulip bloom?

Spring

Is Garden Tulip edible?

No

Is Garden Tulip toxic?

Mild

What is Garden Tulip's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Garden Tulip pollinated?

Insect

Snap Map

Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.

Loading map…

Recent Snaps

Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.

Where to spot

More Plants