Tulipa clusiana var. chrysantha (Botanical Tulip)

Award-winning Tulipa clusiana var. chrysantha (Golden Lady Tulip) is a pretty bulbous perennial boasting 2-5 narrow, glaucous leaves, 10 in. long (25 cm), and 1-3 yellow flowers, flushed reddish-brown outside. The completely opened flower forms a star, up to 4 in. across (10 cm), during the sunny hours. A lovely sight! Wet, windy weather during its flowering period in mid-spring, will have little effect on this gem. A member of the Botanical Tulips, this tulip is quite versatile in the garden.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Growing up to 10-12 inches tall (25-30 cm), this tulip naturalizes easily and will come back year after year.
• Performs best in full sun to light shade, in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
• Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, edging, rock gardens, or naturalized (grassy) areas. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 15 bulbs).
• To be planted in fall.
• Propagate by lifting and separating offsets.
• Keep an eye out for slugs, snails, aphids, tulip fire, and bulb rot.
• All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
• Native to the Caucasus, Iran, and Afghanistan.