This bulbous perennial forms clumps with upright foliage. It has light green lanced-shaped leaves and the fragrant whitish-pink star-shaped flowers appear in a raceme on a purple-striped stem that are topped with leafy bracts and appears in late summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Eucomis comosa is naturally found in South Africa appearing in warm temperate to tropical climates. It grows in well drained sandy-stony moist soils in an open sunny to semi shaded position and is frost and drought tender.

The Pineapple Lily is a bulbous perennial that is grown in small gardens as a specimen or used for a tropical effect in warmer climates and under glass in cool climates. It is easy to cultivate and establishes from offsets in 1 to 2 yearsand is an excellent long lasting cut flower. Container plants should be well watered during summer and sparring during winter.ID 1254

Eucomis(ew-KOM-is) comosa(ko-MÔ-sa)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family