Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Eucomis comosa ‘Maroon Margin’ pineapple lily
An exquisite plant with an unexciting name. This pineapple lily from the Drakensburg Mountains of South
Africa forms a slowly colonizing clump of wide-leaved, deep green rosettes -- edged burgundy in this form. In
late summer the flowers appear as dense clusters atop the long stem, supported and topped by small rosettes of
leaves -- yes, looking very much like a pineapple. A native of moist swales, all Eucomis are tolerant of heavy soil.
This species is deciduous at first frost, resprouting as soon as soil warms. Even moisture. Frost hardy to USDA
zone 6 with many reports of success in 5. Mulch where soil freezes deeply.
$14.00
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Eucomis comosa ‘Oakhurst’ purple pineapple lily
Dark leaved pineapple lily that holds its reddish purple color late into the season. To 1-3 ft tall, the leaves
forming tropical looking clumps, with late summer flowers, pink florets topped with a crown of bracts, atop an
18" flower stalk. Rich, well-drained soil, in any sunny location that does not collect too much water in the winter.
Frost hardy into USDA zone 7, colder with mulch. This wonderful plant adds a dramatic punch to the mixed
border or potted plant collection.
$12.00
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Eucomis comosa ‘Tugela Ruby’ pineapple lily
Upright, somewhat fleshy leaves to 18” tall, colored a deep, dark purple in this cultivar and, in mid summer,
saturated pink, fragrant flowers, darkening over time. The flower stalks, looking indeed a bit like pineapples,
make very good cut flowers. Full sun or part shade in hottest climates gives the best foliage color. Requires water
in the spring and summer growing season and relief from winter moisture – very well-drained soil or overhead
protection. This South African native is best left undisturbed for a long and fruitful life. Frost hardy in USDA
zone 7; mulch for extra protection.
$12.00
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Eucomis ‘Innocence’ pineapple lily
From a South African native. Striking white to pale pink, “pineapple”-like flowers on purple tinted stems in
Aug-Sept with long, narrow, “tropical” leaves. Bright light, full sun to part shade with water in spring during
growth and protection from excess winter water, perhaps by an overhang. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7; lower
with mulch. Can be grown in pots or lifted for the winter.
$12.00
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Eucomis pole-evansii giant pineapple lily
From South Africa, a wonderful and hard-to-find perennial with rosettes of bright, pale-green leaves, to 3 ft tall
and 4-5" wide, appearing in late spring and topped in late summer by creamy, green-center florets in a long cone
with tufts of green leaves at the top. An impressive presence in sun to partial light shade. Tolerates poor drainage
but prefers well-drained soil, especially in winter wet, and performs best with average summer water. Mulch and
drainage improve winter cold hardiness to 0F, USDA zone 7. A fine container plant.
$14.00
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Eucomis ‘Reuben’ pineapple lily
From South Africa by way of New Zealand, this cultivar has upright, green leaves to 18” tall and stalks of
pineapple-like flowers, these with dark, red-purple buds opening to mauve-pink flowers. Handsome and a good
cut flowers. Full sun or part shade in hottest climates and water in the spring and summer growing season with
relief from winter moisture – very well-drained soil or overhead protection. Best left undisturbed for a long and
fruitful life. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7 and possibly lower; mulch for extra protection.
$12.00
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