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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 displayed on this page about Polianthes tuberosa is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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