NARGS Plant of the Month

Tulipa tarda

Description and General Information:

This tulip is native to sub-alpine meadows of the Tien Shan Mountains, central Asia. Plants reach 10-15 cm tall, with narrow, glossy leaves to 20 cm in length.  The flowers are produced in clusters of 2-6 in early to mid-spring. Individual 5-7 cm diameter flowers are star-shaped, yellow with a white tip.

Tulipa tarda

Cultivation:

This is among the easiest species tulip to cultivate.  Plant the bulbs 10-15 cm deep in autumn.  The soil should be well-drained but unlike many...