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tulip

Tulipa gesneriana

Honeybees visit garden tulips primarily for small amounts of pollen in early spring, with nectar often minimal in modern cultivars bred for show. Peak bloom occurs in April to May, providing brief forage when other sources are scarce. Bulbs can be damaged by voles and require well-drained soil to prevent rot.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
BloomApril–May
USDA zones3-8
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeCentral Asia — cultivated worldwide
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