Botanical Tulip

Tulipa Turkestanica

Overview

Tulipa turkestanica, or Botanical Tulip, is a delightful spring perennial, thriving in USDA zones 3-8. This diminutive species reaches a mere 4-10 inches in height. It boasts 1-12 star-shaped, cream to white flowers with a yellow center per stem. Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring well-drained soil. Ideal for rock gardens and front-of-border placement, offering a naturalized look. A low-maintenance, drought-tolerant early bloomer.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate

Botanical Tulip (Tulipa Turkestanica) — This charming species tulip is known for its understated elegance and resilience

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Botanical Tulip (Tulipa Turkestanica) — bulb with white and yellow blooms; adorned with a yellow base, image 134

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Botanical Tulip (Tulipa Turkestanica) — adorned with a yellow base; lending a touch of wild beauty to the cultivated garden landscape, image 152

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