American Meadows Mount Tacoma Tulip
Best choice for gardeners seeking elegant, peony-like spring floral displays.
These tulips offer the lush, romantic aesthetic of a peony without the high-maintenance shrubbery. You sacrifice the perennial longevity of a bush for a seasonal, high-impact display that is remarkably easy to cultivate in pots or garden beds.
$15.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, elegant floral displays
- Landscape planners wanting to prolong the spring color season
- Floral designers creating sophisticated, long-lasting indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring reliable, multi-year perennial blooms
- Residents in windy or storm-prone climates
- Gardeners living in areas with high deer or rodent populations
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Double-layered petals create a striking, peony-like aesthetic in the garden.
Ease of Cultivation
Low-maintenance requirements make these bulbs perfect for novice gardeners.
Versatility
Thrives equally well in garden beds, containers, or cut arrangements.
Climate Adaptability
Broad hardiness range ensures success across most North American zones.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant blooms provide a reliable early-season draw for local pollinators.
Bloom Longevity
Late spring timing extends the floral display well into the season.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Tulipa Mount Tacoma
Mature Height
16-18 inches tall
Bloom Time
Late spring
Bulb Spacing
9 per sq ft
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Bulb Quantity
8 bulbs per bag
Mature Height
18 inches
Pollinator Attracting
True
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