This bulbous perennial has a short stem and spreading foliage that forms a clump. It has grey green wavy linear leaves that appear from ground level and the erect yellow bowl-shaped flowers appear singularly or in clusters from early to mid-spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Tulipa kolpakowskianais naturally found from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan growing in rocky places. It prefers a very well drained, sandy-stony soil that is moderately fertile, in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

This Tulip is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in small gardens along herbaceous borders or used in rockeries. It is suitable for inland regions and establishes in 2 to 3 years. It is moderately long lived and is grown in patio pots or planter boxes. It is moderately deer resistant. ID 3134

Note:
This plant belongs to a miscellaneous group of tulips and is not commonly cultivated.

Tulipa(TEW-li-pa) kolpakowskiana (KOL-pah-KOW-skee-AH-nah)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family