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| Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Synonyms: [Agave tuberosa] |
| Height: 1-3 feet |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Polianthes tuberosa (Tuberose) - This tuberous perennial is believed to have been cultivated in central Mexico by the pre-Columbian Indians of Mexico and by the Aztecs. It was among the first plants taken back to the Old World by the Spanish. Forms a basal rosette if narrow channeled leaves to 18" long. The waxy-white, tubular flowers on stalks to 2-3 feet tall appear in summer to early fall and are wildly fragrant. Plant in full sun to light shade and water and feed regularly. Prone to damage from snails and slugs. In the recent treatment in Urs Eggli's "Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants; Moncotyledons" (2001) Eggli and Thiede have combined Polianthes (Tuberose) and Manfreda into Agave, thus making this plants name actually Agave tuberosa.
The information about Polianthes tuberosa displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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