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Tulipa 'The Lizard'

Also Known As

  • The Lizard Tulip

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 20"-24"
  • W: 4"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-7a

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Tulipa 'The Lizard' plant details

Tulipa 'The Lizard' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulipa 'The Lizard'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 20 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa 'The Lizard'

USDA Zones: 4a - 7a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Weird name, cool flower. With "much rich beauty to commend it" (in the words of the 1929 Scheepers catalog), this true broken tulip is a swirling tapestry of "all shades of deep lilac and dark reddish rose" feathered and flamed on creamy yellow and white. "The whole is rich and strange" _ and glorious! Single Late, 20-24", late-blooming, zones 4a-7a(7bWC), from the Hortus.

Gardening facts about Tulipa 'The Lizard' plant

How to Grow Tulipa 'The Lizard'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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