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

Tulipa turkestanica

Perennial species tulip in cream and yellow, blooming in early spring and mid spring. Species tulip carrying multiple star-shaped ivory flowers with orange-yellow bases. USDA zones 4–8.

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

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Tulipa turkestanica tulip plants in bloom in a garden
Tulipa turkestanica tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Species Single
Colors
  • Cream
  • Yellow
Bicolor
Blooms
Early spring, Mid spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
8 in (20 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Tulipa turkestanica

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Naturalizing tetraploid species tulip introduced circa 1875.

1875

Sources

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Tulipa turkestanica hardy in my zone?

Tulipa turkestanica 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 turkestanica need full sun?

Tulipa turkestanica grows in full sun.

When does Tulipa turkestanica bloom?

Tulipa turkestanica blooms in early spring and mid spring.

Is Tulipa turkestanica good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Tulipa turkestanica 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 Apricot Parrot tulip flower up close on the plant Apricot Parrot Parrot tulip with ruffled apricot petals tinged cream, salmon-pink and green on 20-inch stems. ParrotLate 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
A La Belle Epoque tulip flower up close on the plant La Belle Epoque Double late tulip in antique rose, peach and cream, 14-16 inches, late spring. Double lateLate springMedium height
A Quebec tulip flower up close on the plant Quebec Multi-flowering greigii tulip, rosy-red with creamy-yellow margins, 14 inches tall. GreigiiEarly springMedium height

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