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Key characteristics

Family: Liliaceae
Height: 16 to 20 in
Width: 4 to 6 in
Flower color: Deep royal purple to blue-violet, cup-shaped blooms
Foliage color: Medium green, broad strap-shaped leaves
Bloom time: Mid spring
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low, remove spent flowers to prevent seed formation, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removal
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Occasional visits from bees

Bulbs

Tulipa 'Purple Flag'

Purple Flag Triumph Tulip

Tulipa 'Purple Flag' bears rich royal purple blossoms that open with a clean, symmetrical cup shape typical of Triumph tulips. Blooming in mid-spring, the flowers hold their form well through changing weather, maintaining clear color and crisp edges as they mature. The petals show a smooth, even tone that deepens slightly in cooler conditions, giving the flowers a polished appearance from bud to full bloom.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Containers
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Forget-me-nots · Russian sage · Sedums · Peonies · Daffodils · Creeping phlox

Design tip

Spring bloom is its headline moment, and it reads best in a group rather than as a single plant. Drift them in uneven groups for a natural look, and interplant with perennials that fill the gap after the leaves die back.