The foliage is stiff and dark green with only two leaves per bulb. Flowers are mostly blue, but white and pink forms are known. Each stem holds 5 to 10 small, starlike flowers in a spray. They should be placed 2 to 3 inches apart, and mass plantings are best. They will need good moisture in winter and spring.
Full sun is best.
Seeds germinate readily, and plants only need to be lifted when overcrowding is a problem. Try these beauties in your rock garden, or use them for naturalizing naturalizing in woodland gardens and lawns. They look nice interplanted with the early daffodils. Chionodoxa luciliae 'Pink Giant' Bright pink flowers with white center. Tulip Violacea 'Pallida' Tulip Violacea 'Pallida' A truly unique little Species Tulip.