(Amazon Lily, Eucharist Lily)

Glorious in foliage and in blossom, this bulbous perennial from moist forests of northwestern South America is renowned for its fragrant white flowers and broad evergreen leaves.

The glossy, dark green, hosta-like leaves of this tender perennial arise from a large, shallow-growing, tunic-covered bulb. Domed clusters of four to eight nodding, sweet-scented white flowers are borne on knee-high, leafless stalks ("scapes") in mid to late summer, and again in winter if warmth and moisture are sufficient....

(Amazon Lily, Hybrid Eucharist Lily)

Glorious in foliage and in blossom, this bulbous perennial from moist forests of northwestern South America is renowned for its fragrant white flowers and broad evergreen leaves.

The glossy, dark green, hosta-like leaves of this tender perennial arise from a large, shallow-growing, tunic-covered bulb. Clusters of two to six nodding, sweet-scented white flowers are borne on leafless stalks ("scapes") in late spring or summer, and again at other seasons if warmth and moisture are sufficient....

(Hybrid Pineapple Lily, Reuben Pineapple Lily)

Forming clumping foliage with long-lasting mauve and green flower spikes great for cutting, Reuben pineapple lily is a great mixed border plant. An attractive hybrid, this pineapple lily is a bulbous, tender perennial distinguished by its showy flower clusters somewhat resembling pineapples with a little leafy tuft atop the flower spike.

Emerging with the warm temperatures of spring, the broad, strap-shaped leaves of this eye-catching perennial form a fountain-like rosette. Dense, cylindrical...

(Hybrid Pineapple Lily, Tugela Jade Pineapple Lily)

Forming clumping foliage with long-lasting chartreuse-budded and white flowered spikes great for cutting, Tugela Jade pineapple lily is a great mixed border plant. An attractive hybrid created by Eddie Welsh, this pineapple lily is a bulbous, tender perennial distinguished by its showy flower clusters somewhat resembling pineapples with a little leafy tuft atop the flower spike. It is named after the Tugela River in South Africa.

Emerging with the warm temperatures of spring, the broad, strap-shaped...

(Hybrid Pineapple Lily, Tugela Ruby Pineapple Lily)

The bold purple-flushed leaves and showy flower spikes of this pineapple lily provide a summer-long show. Raised by New Zealand plantsman Eddie Welsh, it is probably a selection or hybrid of Eucomis comosa, a bulbous perennial from eastern South Africa.

Emerging in spring from a large egg-shaped bulb, the upright, broadly strap-shaped leaves form a handsome rosette. Heavily purple-stained when new, the leaves gradually fade to mid green before dying back in fall. Tall cylindrical spikes...

(Autumn Pineapple Lily)

Forming clumping foliage with long-lasting white to green flower spikes great for cutting, pineapple lily is a great mixed border plant. Native to the rocky hillsides and grasslands of southeastern southern Africa, this pineapple lily species is a bulbous, tender perennial distinguished by its showy flower clusters somewhat resembling pineapples with a little leafy tuft atop the flower spike.

Emerging with the warm temperatures of spring, the broad, strap-shaped leaves of this eye-catching...

(King's Flower, Pineapple Lily)

Named for its pineapple-like, bract-crested flower spikes, this summer-flowering perennial bulb is native to South Africa. The spires of yellow-green, purple-edged flowers appear in summer above a lush clump of handsome, strap-like, light-green leaves.

This surprisingly hardy plant does well in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. It likes dryish conditions during its winter dormant period. Grow in containers or mixed borders or for cut flowers.

(White King's Flower, White Pineapple Lily)

Named for its pineapple-like, bract-crested flower spikes, this summer-flowering perennial bulb is native to South Africa. The spires of yellow-green, purple-edged flowers appear in summer above a lush clump of handsome, strap-like, light-green leaves.

This surprisingly hardy plant does well in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. It likes dryish conditions during its winter dormant period. Grow in containers or mixed borders or for cut flowers.

(Pineapple Flower, Pineapple Lily)

This summer-growing bulbous perennial from eastern South Africa is grown for its bold, often strikingly marked leaves and its showy flowers.

Emerging in spring from a large egg-shaped bulb, the wavy, light green, broadly strap-shaped leaves form a handsome rosette. The leaves - which die back in fall - often have purple markings or flushing. Tall cylindrical spikes of star-shaped white or pinkish flowers are borne on stout fleshy stalks (scapes) in summer. The scapes are often purple-flecked....

(Oakhurst Pineapple Lily, Pineapple Lily)

A selection of the South African native Eucomis comosa, this bulbous perennial is grown for its bold colorful leaves and its showy flowers.

Emerging in spring from a large egg-shaped bulb, the upright, purple-bronze, broadly strap-shaped leaves form a handsome rosette. The leaves die back in fall. Tall cylindrical spikes of star-shaped pink flowers are borne on stout fleshy burgundy-purple stalks in summer. A frilly crest of purple bracts overtops the flowers (giving rise to the common...