EUCOMIS bicolor. Pineapple lily. Natal. This species has long been sold as a curiosity, but only recently has it begun to be appreciated for its landscaping possibilities in California. The large, smooth bulbs form impressive colonies. Each spring they produce rosettes of wavy-edged, strap shaped leaves 1’ or more long. From these rosettes issue thick stalks up to 3’ tall, each carrying a dense cluster of cream, chartreuse or purplish flowers. Above each cluster is a topknot of leafy bracts, giving it a pineapple-like appearance. These and the slowly developing seed pods give a striking display through much of the summer and fall. The plants are beaten into dormancy by hard frosts, but are nearly evergreen in mild climates. Use them in borders, as accent plants, and in containers. Hardy to 15^oF or less.