tuberose
Polianthes tuberosa
USDA zones7 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 2.5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) is a bulb for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. White fragrant flowers open in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Lemon thyme, Fountain grass, and Queen of Night tulip.
Native range
Known only in cultivation.