Eye Catcher Tulip Blend (Tulipa 'Eye Catcher')
TEW-lih-pah 'Eye Catcher'

Deciduous Perennial Upright in the Liliaceae Family
Stunning purple and white flowers.
Eye Catcher is a blend of purple-and-white tulips sold as a mix rather than a single named cultivar. Several wholesale suppliers (De Vroomen, Midwest Groundcovers, SiteOne) consistently market it as a tulip blend; the specific varieties and division composition are not published by any source checked. A separate Viridiflora tulip registered under the same 'Eye Catcher' name also turned up in research - it's unclear whether that cultivar is one of the varieties in this blend or simply an unrelated name collision.

Pros

  • Striking purple-and-white color combination
  • Reliable mid-spring bloom
  • Easy to plant and grow

Cons

  • Exact varieties in the blend are not documented by the supplier
  • Bulbs are a favorite target of squirrels, chipmunks, and other rodents
  • Foliage must be left to yellow and die back naturally after bloom
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 12 - 18 inches tall. 8 - 12 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 3a - 7b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Bulbs for Fall Planting, Deciduous, Fragrant, Full Sun, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Spring Containers, Good for Spring Containers, Medium, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial
Bloom Period April - May
Flower Color Purple and White
 

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Past Availability
2025 : 09/14 - 10/04
2024 : 09/19 - 10/05
2023 : 09/21 - 09/30

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