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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 9–10Type BulbClimate Subtropical
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — growing to a height of 3-4 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
High
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Asparagaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — wavy-edged leaves that can grow up to 2 to 3 feet in length; which can serve as an eye-catching focal point in
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — well-drained soil and requires moderate watering; white and yellow flowers in the garden
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — bulb with white and yellow blooms; creating a dramatic display against the strap-like
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — enhancing the biodiversity of the garden environment; growing to a height of 3-4 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — creating a dramatic display against the strap-like
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — enhancing the biodiversity of the garden environment
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — These blossoms typically appear in mid to late summer; while hardy to USDA zones 7 through 10
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — star-shaped flowers which are pale green or cream-colored, image 38
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) — Provides dramatic texture and height to borders; spectacular when clustered; scientifically known as Eucomis
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — scientifically known as Eucomis pallidiflora
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; is a distinctive and striking perennial plant
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — scientifically known as Eucomis pallidiflora; or even as a unique container specimen
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — well-drained soil and requires moderate watering
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — with a spread of approximately 1 to 2 feet; requires well-drained soil and moderate watering
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — It boasts a robust, central flower spike resembling a pineapple
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — is a distinctive and striking perennial plant
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — Hardy in zones 7-10, it prefers full sun
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — or even as a unique container specimen
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — These blossoms typically appear in mid to late summer
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — especially during its active growth in the warmer months
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — lending to its common name.<br><br>The Pineapple Lily can reach a height of 3 to 4 feet; bulb with white and
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — The creamy-white, star-shaped blooms and purple-spotted stems add visual interest
Giant Pineapple Lilly (Eucomis Pallidiflora) — Requires well-drained soil and moderate watering
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