Eucomis comosa Seeds - Indigenous Perennial Bulb -Combined Global Shipping- New

Eucomis is a southern African genus of flowering plants in the Hyacinthaceae family. The species name Eucomis is of Greek origin, eu- meaning "pleasing" and kome "hair of the head", which refers to the tuft of leaf-like bracts that crown the inflorescence of the species in this genus. They are bulbous perennials with basal rosettes of leaves with stout stems covered in star-shaped flowers. Plants are commonly known as Pineapple Lilies because in several of the species the flowers resemble a pineapple. Most of the species are indigenous to the summer rainfall areas of South Africa. They grow well in rockeries and pots and under cultivation they have proved to be cold hardy, particularly when planted deeply.

They are best grown in the shade and given regular water during their active growth period. This is particularly true of plants grown in sun as otherwise the leaves will become limp and burn. Plants belonging to the Eucomis genus are found in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Malawi. Species can be found in grassland, forest, swamps and on river banks.

Eucomis comosa is a spectacular and variable form of pineapple lily. The leaves are spear shaped, up to 60cm long and can be either green, or green with a purplish margin. The flowers on the green leaved forms are usually cream with pink centers but occasionally bear pink flowers - the flower spikes rise to around 70cm with a bract of leaves atop. This South African indigenous Pineapple Lily grows outstandingly well in containers or in a sunny sheltered border.