• Species
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–8
  • Yellow
  • Single

Tulipa tarda

Tulipa dasystemon

Perennial species tulip in yellow and white, blooming in mid spring. Species tulip with several star-shaped yellow flowers with white tips per stem. USDA zones 4–8.

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A Tulipa tarda tulip flower up close on the plant
A Tulipa tarda tulip flower up close on the plant

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Tulipa tarda tulip plants in bloom in a garden
Tulipa tarda tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Species Single
Colors
  • Yellow
  • White
Bicolor
Blooms
Mid spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
4–6 in (10–15 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Tulipa tarda

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Species tulip sold for naturalizing, with several star-shaped flowers per stem.

Sources

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    $11.25Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Tulipa tarda tulip flower up close on the plant
    A Tulipa tarda tulip flower up close on the plant
  • Tulipa tarda tulip plants in bloom in a garden
    Tulipa tarda tulip plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Tulipa tarda hardy in my zone?

Tulipa tarda survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Tulipa tarda need full sun?

Tulipa tarda grows in full sun.

When does Tulipa tarda bloom?

Tulipa tarda blooms in mid spring.

Is Tulipa tarda good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Tulipa tarda 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 Lilac Wonder tulip flower up close on the plant Lilac Wonder Species tulip with rose-lilac flowers and yellow bases on 7-inch stems in May. SpeciesLate 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

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A Big Chief tulip flower up close on the plant Big Chief Darwin Hybrid tulip, rosy salmon with yellow base, 18-24 inches, mid to late spring. Darwin hybridMid springTall
A Crystal Star tulip flower up close on the plant Crystal Star Fringed tulip with yellow 4-inch blooms and finely fringed petals. FringedMid springMedium height
A Daydream tulip flower up close on the plant Daydream Darwin Hybrid tulip, flowers open yellow and turn apricot-orange on 20 to 24 inch stems. Darwin hybridMid springTall
A Exotic Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Exotic Emperor Double Early sport of White Emperor, ivory-white with green striations, 12-20 inches. Double earlyEarly springMedium height

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