• Fosteriana
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • Yellow
  • Single

Yellow Purissima

Yellow Emperor

Perennial fosteriana tulip in yellow, blooming in mid spring. Fosteriana tulip with canary-yellow single flowers. USDA zones 3–8.

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A Yellow Purissima tulip flower up close on the plant
A Yellow Purissima tulip flower up close on the plant

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Yellow Purissima tulip plants in bloom in a garden
Yellow Purissima tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Fosteriana Single
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Mid spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
16–18 in (41–46 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun (estimated)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Tulipa hybrid

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

A tetraploid sport of White Emperor, also sold as Yellow Emperor.

Sources

Where to buy

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    1000

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    $0.79Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    10 bulbs

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    $9.50Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Yellow Purissima tulip flower up close on the plant
    A Yellow Purissima tulip flower up close on the plant
  • Yellow Purissima tulip plants in bloom in a garden
    Yellow Purissima tulip plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Yellow Purissima hardy in my zone?

Yellow Purissima 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 Yellow Purissima need full sun?

Yellow Purissima grows in full sun.

When does Yellow Purissima bloom?

Yellow Purissima blooms in mid spring.

Is Yellow Purissima good for cutting?

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

See also

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A Red Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Red Emperor Heirloom Fosteriana tulip with red flowers over a yellow base, up to 7 inches across. FosterianaEarly springMedium height
A Flaming Purissima tulip flower up close on the plant Flaming Purissima White Emperor sport, ivory to white with variable rose feathering and flames. FosterianaMid springMedium height
A Orange Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Orange Emperor Fosteriana tulip in carrot-orange with a pale yellow base, later than most Emperors. FosterianaEarly springMedium height
A Sweetheart tulip flower up close on the plant Sweetheart Fosteriana tulip in lemon-yellow with broad white edges, 16 to 18 inches. FosterianaMid springMedium height

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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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