Giant Pineapple Lilly

Eucomis Pallidiflora

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Overview

Eucomis pallidiflora, or Giant Pineapple Lily, is a striking perennial, growing to a height of 3-4 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet. It boasts a robust, central flower spike resembling a pineapple. The creamy-white, star-shaped blooms and purple-spotted stems add visual interest. Hardy in zones 7-10, it prefers full sun. Provides dramatic texture and height to borders; spectacular when clustered. Requires well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Sun HalfWater HighZones 9–10Climate Subtropical

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — growing to a height of 3-4 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — It boasts a robust, central flower spike resembling a pineapple

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — The creamy-white, star-shaped blooms and purple-spotted stems add visual interest

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — Hardy in zones 7-10, it prefers full sun

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — Provides dramatic texture and height to borders; spectacular when clustered

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — Requires well-drained soil and moderate watering

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — scientifically known as Eucomis pallidiflora

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: High
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–5 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asparagaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — growing to a height of 3-4 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — It boasts a robust, central flower spike resembling a pineapple

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — The creamy-white, star-shaped blooms and purple-spotted stems add visual interest

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — Hardy in zones 7-10, it prefers full sun

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — Provides dramatic texture and height to borders; spectacular when clustered

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — Requires well-drained soil and moderate watering

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — scientifically known as Eucomis pallidiflora

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — is a distinctive and striking perennial plant

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — which can serve as an eye-catching focal point in any garden design

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — with a spread of approximately 1 to 2 feet

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — Originating from South Africa

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — lending to its common name.<br><br>The Pineapple Lily can reach a height of 3 to 4 feet

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — star-shaped flowers which are pale green or cream-colored

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — These blossoms typically appear in mid to late summer

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — creating a dramatic display against the strap-like

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — <br><br>When incorporating Eucomis pallidiflora into a landscape

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — wavy-edged leaves that can grow up to 2 to 3 feet in length

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — well-drained soil and requires moderate watering

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — especially during its active growth in the warmer months

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — While hardy to USDA zones 7 through 10

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — or even as a unique container specimen

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — enhancing the biodiversity of the garden environment

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — white and yellow flowers in the garden

Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — bulb with white and yellow blooms

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