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