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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Eucomis 'Leia'
Leia Pineapple Lily
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available EucomisItem #: 9796
Zones: 7a to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 10" tall
Origin: South Africa
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Eucomis 'Leia' was the first in the recent hybridizing efforts for short, compact pineapple lilies. Eucomis 'Leia' comes from Garden State Bulb Growers and I agree with Dr. John Grimshaw who assumes it to be a hybrid between Eucomis zambesiaca and Eucomis vandermerwei. The fast-offsetting rosettes eventually form a 15" wide compact clump topped, starting in early July, with 10" spikes of dark pink-lavender buds, opening to equally saturated flowers. Eucomis 'Leia' is a truly stunning breakthrough in pineapple lily breeding.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Eucomis
Flower Color: Purple/Lavender
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Green Roofs , Living Wall , Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants
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