Safari Adventure Pineapple Lily

Beginning in early summer, this striking lily takes you for an adventure all season long, when deep olive green, wide, strap-shaped leaves emerge. The foliage lightens in intensity when the flower scapes appear. In late summer, cream flowers age to deep rosy purple. Compared to 'African Night', 'Safari Adventure' has bicolor flowers (instead of solid rose) and lighter olive green leaves in early summer. Like other late season bloomers such as Hibiscus or Perovskia, this will be one of the last to emerge in spring. This native of South Africa is called a Pineapple Lily for good reason-the inflorescence at the top of the flower scape looks like a tropical fruit.
 
Eucomis are a tropical looking perennial native of South Africa. They are nicknamed "Pineapple Lily" for their tall inflorescence and spiky tops that look like the tropical fruit. Excellent as a perennial thriller in containers or the landscape. These plants can be tender and winter protection is recommended when growing in colder zones.
 
Height:  2.5-3.0 Feet
Spread:  3.5-4.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:  6,7,8,9
Flower Color:  Pink shades Multicolored
Sunlight:  Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs.
Water Requirements:  Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:  Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime:  Late SummerEarly Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Seasonal Interest: Fall Color
Growth Rate:  Medium