Tuberose

Polianthes tuberosa, or Tuberose, has been adored and grown for ages, dating back to the Aztecs in Mexico.

The Tuberose is said to be indigenous to central and southern Mexico. It is no longer found in the wild, most likely because it was domesticated by the Aztecs. It is now grown in a variety of tropical and temperate locations.

Interestingly, what was once a well-known and widely planted flower is now a one-of-a-kind addition to a backyard garden.

Clusters of white, star-shaped, tubular flowers bloom for weeks and unroll atop a three-foot-tall stem, opening in the late summer evenings.

Tuberose is well renowned as one of the world's most fragrant flowers, enticing home gardeners with its intense aroma, and is grown and harvested for use in perfumes.