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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.

Gardening facts about Tulipa biflora plant

How to Grow Tulipa biflora

  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
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