Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucomis vandermerwei Dark Star Dwarf Pineapple Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright, V-Shaped
Description:
Small ornamental plant with dark purple lily-like wavy edged leaves and pineapple-like purple flowers in summer. Attractive flower heads sit above the foliage. Use singularly as a feature in a pot or courtyard, but equally impressive mass planted for impact. Grows approx. 25cm H x 35cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asparagaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Black, Purple
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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