Chlorofilthy is a Tulipa fosteriana, commonly called Foster's tulip · Emperor tulip.
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Chlorofilthy Tulipa fosteriana
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Chlorofilthy Tulipa fosteriana
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About this plant
Common name
Foster's tulip · Emperor tulip
Scientific name
Tulipa fosteriana
Sun
Full sun
Water
Water in growth; dry during summer dormancy
Soil
Well-drained, sandy or gritty soil
Nickname
Chlorofilthy
Pet safety
No — toxic to cats and dogs, especially the bulb
Difficulty
Moderate
Fun facts
- The species was named after Michael Foster, an Irish professor of physiology and avid tulip grower.
- The famous cultivar 'Red Emperor' (also sold as 'Madame Lefeber') is a Tulipa fosteriana selection.
- Fosteriana tulips naturalize and perennialize better than most other tulip groups in gardens.
- Its flowers can exceed 12 cm across when fully open in sunshine.
Photos
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