Eucomis bicolor is also known as pineapple lily or pineapple flower. It is a bulbous perennial which is native to South Africa, and has ornamental yellow-green flowers with purple edges. Moreover, the inflorescence is topped by a tuft of green leaves that really gives the plant the appearance of a pineapple, hence the common name pineapple lily.
This plant is both ornamental and fairly frost hardy : with a light ground protection, bulbs may withstand frosts down to about 15°F. (-10°C) This plant may thus be grown in USDA zones 8 and warmer.
Leaves of the pineapple lily are decidious, strap-shaped and light green whith purple marks. They can be up to about 12 in (30 cm) long.
Eucomis bicolor produces inflorescences made of pale green flowers with maroon-purple edged tepals. A tuft of green bracts at the top of the inflorescences gives the plant the appearance of a pineapple.
Fruits are inedible and ornamental.
Eucomis bicolor requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil This plant requires a well-drained ground.
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Category - bulbous
Dimensions
Height 0.60 m
Width 0.40 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -10.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -3.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - decidious
Flowers - Color(s) : white, pink, green
Propagation - other, cutting, offset This plant is propagated by seeds or bulb separation. Propagation by seeds is relatively easy, but expect to wait a few years from seed to flower.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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