Tulipa (Div XV) praestans

From the family, Liliaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Tulip Species.

Triploid form, which has become naturalized in orchards, vineyards and fields in many Mediterranean countries. It increases by means of long stolons and by offsets. Flowers 5 to 3 inches long, bright red. Outer segments larger than inner, which can reach 7 x 1.25 inches. Center jet black, bordered yellow. Exterior with carmine tinge, and with a creamy yellow blotch at the base of each segment. Ht. 8-10 inches.

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Catalog Number: F08-8235