Eucomis autumnalis (Pineapple Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Eucomis |
| Species | autumnalis |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 60 cm |
| Spread | 30 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Suitable in a container when grown out of its hardiness zones. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed, sown in autumn or spring or by division of offsets. |
| Notable Specimens | The Mac Cuddy Botanic Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada (as a potted seasonal plant). |
| Leaf Description | Leaves in a basal rosette, appearing with the flowers, light green flecked purple. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are green and star-shaped. |
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