Autumn pineapple lily Eucomis autumnalis (Mill.) Chitt.

autumn pineapple lily

ABOUT

E. autumnalis is a perennial with erect strap-shaped leaves and stout stems to 40cm, bearing dense racemes of greenish-white, star-shaped flowers in late summer and autumn

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Care
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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Asparagaceae

    • Synonyms

      autumn pineapple lily

    • Common names

      Eucomis undulata

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H4

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed, sown in autumn or spring. Alternatively remove offsets in spring

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease free