Eucomis pole-evansii (Pole-Evans pineapple lily)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Eucomis |
Species | pole-evansii |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Native to south Africa. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A very large perennial with long leaves and spires of white-green flowers. |
Shape | Tufted. |
Landscape | Wall side border, flower border, flower bed, |
Propagation | Propagate by seed in autumn. |
Cultivation | Plant in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil under full sunlight. |
Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
Notable Specimens | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |