Bulbous perennials hailing from Southern Africa. Strap-like leaves range in color from apple green to almost black, some spotted and dotted. The pineapple look alike flowers appear mid-summer and hold up amazingly well into fall. Use in borders, containers and as a specimen planting. They look great in groups poking up among lower growing grasses and ground covers. Plant in full sun to part shade in rich moisture retentive soil. They usually need the soil to warm up a bit before they start to grow in the spring. In Zones north of its range it's a good idea to plant it deeper then you normally would.Hardy in Zones 7 -10 (6 with protection)
