tulip
Tulipa fosteriana
AM-RHS 1905, FCC-RHS 1906, FCC-KAVB 1908
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellow, orange, red, variegated, white
- Foliage color
- Gray/silver, green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Notes
Tulip (Tulipa fosteriana) is a bulb for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. The large flowers open in vivid scarlet from early to late spring. Its gray-green leaves stand erect, so plant the bulbs in groups for a bold show.
Pairs well with Ice Follies daffodil, Maiden pink, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.
Native range
Central Asia: Pamir-Alay. Samarkand Mts..