Eucomis amaryllidifolia Selaginella This has long been one

This has long been one of my favorites of the Chinese gingers since I saw a specimen at the US National Arboretum in 1994

Old clumps can be divided and replanted

The 26" long x 3" wide dark green leaves are adorned with very large creamy spots

This new and hard-to-find introduction from NC's conifer expert

Eucomis amaryllidifolia Selaginella This has long been one(aka: Eucomis autumnalis var. amaryllidifolia) Eucomis amaryllidifolia has garnered more "it's really cute" than any of our four cats shhh. The thick glossy green strap like leaves make a small, ground hugging rosette to 1' across. Sitting just above the foliage is a plump stalk of flowers that resembles a miniature pineapple. Eucomis amaryllidifolia is one of those rare plants that makes you smile when you walk by. Get one for your garden as well as