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Eucomis bicolor

Family Liliaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   8a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H4 - G1   Australia:   2 - 4  
Care Level
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Eucomis bicolor (king's flower) bears showy and faded purple blossoms during mid summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and bold in texture.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers and tropical.