Latin Name: Polianthes tuberosa Trade Name: fragrant tuberose Priced Each: $4.00 (1-bulb) Estimate Delivery: November 26. 2008 size="1">0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950

Polianthes dates back to the Aztecs in Mexico who used the oil of the plant to flavor chocolate. Today the oil is widely grown in southern France as a key ingredient for perfumes.

Polianthes is a bulb crop usually grown as a fresh-cut for its soaring flower spikes which produce many white flowers (2 1/2" long and very fragrant). The scent is similar to gardenias.

There are 13 species of Polianthes, found entirely in Mexico. All species are stemless. In some species the leaf bases form a sort of bulb which offsets freely.

If grown outside, your Tuberose should be planted in spring after threat of frost has passed. It does best at temperatures of 60-85°F.

Plant bulbs upright in a soil mixture that is well draining. (equal parts of coarse sand & soil mixture)

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Native Habitat: Mexico

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USDA Plant Hardiness: 7a to 11
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