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Pineapple Lily : Eucomis zambesiaca

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pineapple lily flower

Family: Hyacinthaceae

Above: flowers, Below: potted plant

Use: borders, containers, conservatory
pineapple lily

Plant: deciduous, bulbous plant to 18"

Origin: southern Africa

Zone
: 8 - 10

Flowers
: spike of ivory flowers with tuft of leaves on top

Foliage: channeled, oblong with mottled undersides.

Culture
: part sun to part shade in rich, well drained soil. Tender plants cannot withstand freezing temps.



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