Description
(syn. Tulipa edulis)
Very short, 5-10 cm, stems appear early in the spring bearing several white flat-faced, starry flowers. These have a small yellow throat inside and reddish-brown veining on the exterior. The leaves are a lovely silvery-grey-green.
A very distinct plant, related to Tulipa (and some used to say it was a Tulipa before modern research indicated it belonged in its own genus Amana after all) this is totally different to the European and middle eastern Tulipa species in manner, appearance and needs. This likes a peaty or humus-rich soil and a sunny, but well-drained site. It will grow in a pot but we find that it is best outside. Japan.
