Tall stately spires of true blue flowers. Glossy dark green foliage
Full sun with afternoon shade in soils that are moist but well drained. Moisture should be consistent but not overly wet and swampy.
3 - 8
September - October
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Verticillium wilt, sclerotinia, leaf feeding caterpillars
Plant tuberose roots in the fall and set the crowns just beneath the soil surface. Do not disturb established plants. Difficult to divide and transplant successfully. All parts of the plant are considered poisonous. Reported to be deer and rabbit resistant.
