Polianthes x bundrantii 'Howard's Purple'
Howard's Purple Mexican Tuberose
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available PolianthesItem #: 9680
Zones: 7b to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 30" tall
Origin: Mexico
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
We are very pleased to offer a rare natural tuberose hybrid of the North American (Mexico) native Polianthes howardii and the florist tuberose Polianthes tuberosa. These were shared by the late bulb guru Dr. Thad Howard. Polianthes x bundrantii 'Howard's Purple' emerges to form a tight, deciduous cluster of narrow, rubbery, manfreda-like leaves topped, starting in mid-July (NC), with 30" tall stalks of small, violet, tubular flowers that are regularly visited by hummingbirds. Polianthes x bundrantii did not pick up the fragrance from the Polianthes tuberosa parent.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Polianthes
Flower Color: Pink , White/Cream , Yellow/Gold
Leaf Color: Green
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants
Other: Edimentals , Cut Flower Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Hummingbird Plants , Pollinator Plants , Plants that Attract Birds , Xeriscaping Plants