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  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • Lavender
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Lilac Wonder

Tulipa bakeri Lilac Wonder · Tulipa saxatilis Lilac Wonder

Perennial species tulip in lavender and yellow, blooming in late spring. Species tulip with rose-lilac flowers, contrasting yellow bases and golden anthers. USDA zones 3–8.

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A Lilac Wonder tulip flower up close on the plant
A Lilac Wonder tulip flower up close on the plant

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Lilac Wonder tulip plants in bloom in a garden
Lilac Wonder tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Species Single
Colors
  • Lavender
  • Yellow
Bicolor
Blooms
Late spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
7 in (18 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Tulipa saxatilis (Bakeri Group)

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Selection of Tulipa bakeri (Tulipa saxatilis Bakeri Group) listed by John Scheepers in its species tulip class.

Sources

Where to buy

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    1000

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    $0.42Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    $11.69Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • John ScheepersBulbs

    25 bulbs

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    $13.50Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Lilac Wonder tulip flower up close on the plant
    A Lilac Wonder tulip flower up close on the plant
  • Lilac Wonder tulip plants in bloom in a garden
    Lilac Wonder tulip plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Lilac Wonder hardy in my zone?

Lilac Wonder survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Lilac Wonder need full sun?

Lilac Wonder grows in full sun.

When does Lilac Wonder bloom?

Lilac Wonder blooms in late spring.

Is Lilac Wonder good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Lilac Wonder as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A Lady Jane tulip flower up close on the plant Lady Jane Species tulip with rosy-red outer petals and ivory-white inside, 6 to 12 inches tall. SpeciesMid springCompact
A Persian Pearl tulip flower up close on the plant Persian Pearl Magenta-rose species tulip with a yellow star center, 4 to 6 inches tall, blooming in April. SpeciesMid springCompact
A Tulipa linifolia tulip flower up close on the plant Tulipa linifolia Scarlet-red species tulip with purplish-black bases, 4 to 6 inches tall, blooming in May. SpeciesLate springCompact
A Tulipa sylvestris tulip flower up close on the plant Tulipa sylvestris Fragrant yellow species tulip with green outer petals, 8 to 12 inches tall, blooming in April. SpeciesMid springCompact

Same colors

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A Blue Diamond tulip flower up close on the plant Blue Diamond Double Late tulip with layered lavender-purple blooms on 14-16 inch stems. Double lateMid springMedium height
A Blue Parrot tulip flower up close on the plant Blue Parrot Parrot tulip with ruffled violet petals tinged bluish-bronze on 22-inch stems. ParrotLate springTall
A Cummins tulip flower up close on the plant Cummins Fringed tulip with lavender-blue goblet blooms and white fringed petal edges. FringedLate springMedium height

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