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    Tulipa biflora

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Tulipa biflora plant details

    Tulipa biflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulipa biflora

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, naturalizing, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulipa biflora

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tulipa biflora is a striking star-like tulip with crisp, pure white, pointed petals and a greenish yellow centre. Flowers are produced 2-5 per reddish stem atop bluish foliage edged with red. Botanical tulips are miniature to small in size and not far removed from their wild ancestors. They are strongly perennial and will naturalize when happy unlike the large Dutch hybrids which are often treated as annuals or which fail after a couple years.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Tulipa biflora plant

    How to Grow Tulipa biflora

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Tulipa 'Lady Jane'

    aka Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane', Lady Jane Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Tulipa 'Lady Jane' flower by Anna Kullgren
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    Tulipa 'Little Beauty'

    aka Tulipa hageri 'Little Beauty', Tulipa-Botanical 'Little Beauty', Little Beauty Species Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 2"-4"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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    Tulipa humilis 'Alba Coerulea Oculata'

    aka Tulipa humila coerulea oculata, Tulipa humilis alba coerulea oculata, Blue-eyed Wildflower Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 4"-8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Tulipa humilis 'Alba Coerulea Oculata' flower by JerryFriedman
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    Tulipa saxatilis (Bakeri Group) 'Lilac Wonder'

    aka Tulipa bakeri 'Lilac Wonder', Lilac Wonder Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5"-8"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - low
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Tulipa saxatilis (Bakeri Group) 'Lilac Wonder' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Tulipa 'Little Princess'

    aka Tulipa hageri 'Little Princess', Little Princess Species Tulip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Tulipa 'Little Princess' flower by Ghislain118
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