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Tuberose is a warm-season, herbaceous plant known for its upright growth and narrow, grass-like foliage. It produces tall flower spikes with clustered blooms on sturdy stems during the growing season. This plant grows well in warm climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Tuberose establishes gradually and is suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting, where it provides structured growth and seasonal flowering.
Features
- Upright plant with narrow, grass-like foliage
- Produces tall flower spikes with clustered blooms
- Suitable for warm and sunny climates
- Adaptable to garden beds, borders, and containers
- Provides structured growth and seasonal flowering
Specifications
- Scientific name: Polianthes tuberosa
- Common name (US): Tuberose
- Seed type / variety: Open-pollinated
- Growth habit: Upright, herbaceous perennial
- USDA zones: 8–11
- Planting season: Spring
- Growing season: Summer to early fall
- Sowing Season: February to April
- Germination time and conditions: 21–40 days at 20–25°C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Mature plant size: 60–100 cm height, 30–45 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 25–30 cm between plants
