Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily)
Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily) upright cylindrical flower structure rising above wide wavy green basal leaves
Botanical names: Eucomis autumnalis, Eucomis undulata
Common name: Pineapple Lily
Family: Asparagaceae (Formerly:Hyacinthaceae / Liliaceae)
Subfamily: Scilloideae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Unusual color
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingThe Pineapple Lily is grown for its unusual flower heads that either resemble pineapples or are perfectly cylindrical. The leaves are thick and lance shaped and make up a full basal rosette. Pineapple Lilies like rich, loose soil and full sun. They will grow in partial shade, but will have fewer and smaller flowers.
In zone 6 and lower, Pineapple Lily bulbs must be stored for the winter.
Similar plants: Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily)
Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily) flower rising from base with pointed lime green leaves
Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily) growing tall with a dense spike of many small pale flowers
Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily) tall green flower spikes rise above the surrounding dense leafy foliage
Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily) shows a cylindrical pale green flower spike rising from wide basal leaves.
Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily) spike rising from foliage, topped with a cluster of green leaves.
Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily) spike with many small green flower parts and broad leaves
Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily) stalks with green foliage and clusters of pale yellow flower buds.
Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily) clump with numerous tall spikes rising above wide lush green foliage
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