Eucomis bicolor Spigelia although in color they resemble

although in color they resemble the smaller Cypripedium 'Rascal' with a creamy-yellow pouch and dark purple sepals

The base of each stalk is adorned with orchid-like

where it has thrived for over a decade

we began a local search for oleanders that had survived our killer freeze

Eucomis bicolor Spigelia although in color they resembleEucomis bicolor is a fascinating South African pineapple lily species, which hails from the Drakensberg mountains along the border of KwaZulu Natal and Lesotho, where it is considered threatened in the wild. Fortunately, it is cultivated as an exceptional garden and container plant worldwide. The bulbs erupt in spring forming tight rosettes of large, fleshy green leaves, randomly spotted with dark purple flecks. Starting in summer, the 2' tall, thick,