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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Eucomis humilis
Dwarf Wide-leaf Pineapple Lily
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available EucomisItem #: 7282
Zones: 7b to 10b, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 15" tall
Origin: South Africa
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Eucomis humilis is one of several amazing species of pineapple lily from the high elevation Drakensberg mountains of South Africa. Eucomis humilis can be found growing in alpine streams and in subsurface water-fed grasslands. In the garden, however, Eucomis humilis is amazingly drought tolerant. Eucomis humilis has the widest leaves of any of the eucomis species, typically measuring 4" at the widest point. The 15" tall x 18" wide clumps are composed of green leaves, held out and upward, showing off the incredible red-purple patterning of the leaf base. In August, the clumps are topped with 18" tall, thick scapes of small white flowers.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Eucomis
Flower Color: White/Cream
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Green Roofs , Living Wall , Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants
Other: Cut Flower Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Dry Shade Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Rain Garden Plants , Tropical Looking Plants , Xeriscaping Plants