botanical tulip
Tulipa biflora
USDA zones4 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Botanical tulip (Tulipa biflora) is a bulb for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. The white flowers have a yellow eye and a sweet fragrance. It stays about 6 inches tall, so plant it near the front of a bed or in a small pot.
Pairs well with Lady of the snows, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Pincushion flower.
Native range
Aralo-Caspian region and Dzungaria-Kashgar area..