Pineapple Lily

Eucomis bicolor Baker

Pineapple Lily has spiky leaves and tall, fluffy flower spikes that look like a pineapple! They are fun to have in gardens and are easy to care for.

Habitat: Sunny gardens

Appearance

The Pineapple Lily has a distinctive flower stalk crowned with a tuft of leafy bracts, strikingly similar to a pineapple's top. Its column of star-shaped florets can be greenish-white, purple, or pink, often with darker centers, rising above strap-like green leaves.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaGenusEucomis

Pineapple Lily

Interesting facts

It's not a true lily, nor related to pineapples at all!

Its beautiful flower stalk can stand tall and colorful for weeks!

Look closely! Its 'pineapple' is made of hundreds of tiny star-flowers!

This amazing plant comes from the grasslands of South Africa!

Special abilities

Pineapple Lily can store energy in its bulb, helping it survive harsh winters and bloom beautifully year after year.

Pineapple Lily has a leafy 'crown' on top of its flower stalk that helps protect the developing flower buds below.

Pineapple Lily can keep its star-shaped flowers looking fresh for weeks, giving insects more time to pollinate them.

Measurements & details

Height: 30-60 cm
Spread: 30-45 cm
Flower Size: 15-30 cm
Bloom Season: Summer
Is Edible: No
Toxicity: Mild
Lifecycle: Perennial
Pollination Method: Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Buzzes around its small flowers

eaten by

Garden Snail

Helix aspersa

Might nibble on its leaves

pollinates

Common Drone Fly

Syrphus ribesii

Helps carry pollen between plants

Traits

Cluster Flower

Discover how these flowers grow together in beautiful groups, creating a big splash of color that catches your eye. It's like a tiny bouquet, all natural!

Summer Blooming

Enjoy the sunny days with these vibrant plants that show off their stunning flowers all through the warmest months, adding color to the long summer days.

Evergreen

These wonderful plants keep their leaves or needles all year round, providing beautiful green scenery even in the chilliest months. They stay green forever!

Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!

Urban Friendly

Spot amazing living things that thrive right alongside us in cities and towns, finding homes in parks, gardens, and even cracks in pavements.

Pollinator

Meet the busy helpers of the plant world! These creatures carry pollen from one flower to another, helping plants make seeds and grow fruits and vegetables.