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. |
Photographs
Eucomis pole-evansii, form. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
Eucomis pole-evansii, flower. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. 25/10/2019.
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