Polianthes tuberosa Swarna Rekah New Zealand The specific epithet "formosanum" means

The specific epithet "formosanum" means beautiful but can also refer to a species' origin in Taiwan

but also has a good tolerance for alkaline conditions

and eventually named in his honor

but none have performed as well in our hot climate as this seed strain from near the famous Dolly Sods Wilderness Area in West Virginia's Tucker County

It will grow and bloom in full sun to quite heavy shade

Polianthes tuberosa Swarna Rekah New Zealand The specific epithet "formosanum" meansPolianthes tuberosa 'Swarna Rekah' has an interesting history, starting in 1974 when Indian researcher M. N. Gupta subjected the double tuberose to a series of gamma radiation treatments intended to induce mutations. The result was this amazing variegated leaf tuberose selection with wide, creamy gold bordered leaves. Polianthes 'Swarna Rekah' matures into 1' tall x 3' wide clumps of very attractive foliage, topped in late October with 4' tall stalks