Green River tulip
Tulipa 'Green River'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Brown-green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Green River' tulip (Tulipa 'Green River') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Its brown-green blooms open from early to late spring and reach 12 to 24 inches tall. C. Nielen & Zn. bred it.
Pairs well with Valerie Finnis Armenian grape hyacinth, Album grape hyacinth, and Fire and Ice hosta.