Southern Cross tulip

Garden uses

Notes

'Southern Cross' tulip (Tulipa 'Southern Cross') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. The flowers are lemon yellow edged in orange. They open from early to late spring on stems about 24 inches tall. E.H. Krelage & Son bred it.

Pairs well with Ice Follies daffodil, Cat's Pajamas nepeta, and Little bluestem.