Tulipa linifolia and T. stellata ssp. chrysantha

Tulipa linifolia and Tulipa stellata ssp. chrysantha flower at the same
time in March-April, and make good companions for a brilliant show.  Both
species need a couple hours of strong sunshine for the tight lily-shaped
blooms to fully expand to surprisingly large flat blooms of shocking
color and shiny texture.  In the photo above, after about 1 hour of sun,
the flowers develop an open, flared lily shape.  In the photo below, the
fully expanded flowers greet the sun.

For more photos, see the individual species at the following links:
  Tulipa linifolia and Tulipa stellata ssp. chrysantha

Photos by Mark McDonough

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