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