Paul, Abigail, and I stumbled upon the Tulip Library this weekend when we were on our way to see the Cherry Blossoms. The colorful flowers had caught our attention as we were driving around, looking for parking around the Tidal Basin. Six years in D.C. and we had never heard of this garden. It was quite an enchanting sight!


Extracted from the National Mall and Memorial Parks Brochure:

The Tulip Library is a display garden showcasing nearly 100 varieties of tulips. A popular site for photographers and picnickers, the Library offers a splash of vibrant color amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Washington, DC.

The Tulip Library, created in 1969, is located near the Tidal Basin at Independence Avenue and Maine Avenue. Each fall gardeners from the National Park Service prepare the floral beds for hand-plantiover 10,000 tulip bulbs flown in from Holland.