PL#2270
'Mexican Single'
Polianthes
Polianthes tuberosa 'Mexican Single' is a highly fragrant perennial prized for its waxy white, funnel-shaped blooms with six spreading petals. The flowers appear on tall spikes, reaching 3 to 4 feet in height, and are especially fragrant at night, making them ideal for moon gardens. Blooming in mid to late summer, this variety thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and requires consistent moisture during the growing season. Hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10, it performs best when lifted annually, even in warmer climates, to encourage strong re-blooming.
Public reference
- Genus
- Polianthes
- Species
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- Cultivar
- Mexican Single
- Trade name
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- Hardiness zones
- 3–10 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 3–4 ft
- Mature width
- 0.667 ft
- Description
- Polianthes tuberosa 'Mexican Single' is a highly fragrant perennial prized for its waxy white, funnel-shaped blooms with six spreading petals. The flowers appear on tall spikes, reaching 3 to 4 feet in height, and are especially fragrant at night, making them ideal for moon gardens. Blooming in mid to late summer, this variety thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and requires consistent moisture during the growing season. Hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10, it performs best when lifted annually, even in warmer climates, to encourage strong re-blooming.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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- Drought tolerant
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- Flood tolerant
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- Heat tolerant
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- Deer resistant
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- Thornless
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Legal
- Asexual propagation forbidden
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