A species tulip that is now extremely rare in the wild. Scarlet and gold petals brighten up any shade garden. What is so nice about this species is its one of the latest if not the latest tulip to bloom in early June. Plants can grow to 45 cm or greater.
Long ago a gardener planted these violets and they have naturalized very well in shady cool spots that receive lots of winter moisture. By midwinter when there is no snow the few sunny days is enough to prompt flowering. Its sweet lingering perfume hangs in the air...a halbringer of...
