Eucomis 'Dark Star'
Eucomis 'Dark Star' has very dark, red-black foliage and burgundy flowers topped with burgundy bracts.
Description:
Eucomis 'Dark Star' is a dwarf pineapple lily with burgundy red foliage and flowers. Looks fantastic planted with gold foliage such as Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade' or Veronica 'Aztec Gold' or scotch moss. Very easy to grow and tolerates a wide range of garden conditions. Full sun for best foliage colour. Grow in containers or the ground.
Common Name: Pineapple Lily
Family: Hyacinthaceae (The Hyacinth Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Part Sun, Full Sun
Height: 4-8"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Burgundy
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: GPP
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Southern Africa and Madagascar
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