This bulbous perennial has a stem that is mainly underground, up to 50 mm (2in) long and forms a clump. It has narrow mid green lance-shaped leaves and the yellow star-shaped flowers appear singularly above the foliage in early spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Tulipa urumiensisis naturally found in north-western Iran growing in woodlands in well drained moderately fertile stony soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is frost and moderately drought tolerant.

This Tulip is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along herbaceous borders or used in rockeries as a specimen. It is suitable for cool inland regions and establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. It is also grown in patio pots and the flowers are used in floral arrangements. During summer the plant should be kept in drier soils. It is moderately deer resistant. ID 3135

Note:
This plant belongs to a miscellaneous group and is generally low growing producing star-shaped flowers with pointed tepals.

Tulipa(TEW-li-pa) urumiensis (OO-roo-mee-EN-sis)

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