candia tulip

Overview

Candia Tulip (Tulipa saxatilis) is a beautiful flower that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, slender gray-green leaves and small yellow-orange cups that open up to reveal the yellow and orange petals which are arranged in a star-like shape. Its flowering period is from late April to mid-May and it modulates the size of the flower depending on the temperature. It can be found in rock crevices, dry grasslands, and on rocky hillsides across the region. Its sweet nectar attracts a wide variety of pollinators and its short stature makes it an ideal flower for garden beds.

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