Tulips are naturally perennials, which means they have the ability to regrow and bloom season after season. In their native habitats—places with cold winters and dry summers—tulip bulbs go through a natural cycle of growth, dormancy, and rebirth. But in our home gardens, tulips sometimes behave more like annuals. More @Wikipedia
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