Pineapple Lily

Eucomis comosa

Family: Asparagaceae

Earthy & Warmmuskysweet

SeasonSummer

OriginSouth Africa

IntensityModerate

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Earthy & Warm · Summer bloomer

Pineapple lily's cylindrical spikes of small flowers topped with a tuft of bracts look exactly like a pineapple, its warm, slightly musky sweetness and exotic appearance lending it a tropical air.

Symbolism & Meaning

exotic delight, tropical mystery

In the Victorian language of flowers, pineapple lily means “Exotic delight”.

Habitat & Environment

South Africa

Pineapple Lily is native to South Africa.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameEucomis comosa
FamilyAsparagaceae
Native ToSouth Africa
Bloom SeasonSummer
LifespanPerennial

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