Pineapple lily (Eucomis) is neither a true lily nor related to the tropical fruit! Boasting eye-catching flowers that resemble miniature pineapples, this South African native is often used to bring tropical flair to garden beds and containers. In midsummer, it sends up tall spires of tiny star-shaped blooms crowned by spiky tufts of pineapple-like bracts. In addition to its striking flowers, pineapple lily also has attractive arching foliage, making it a showstopper even when not in bloom.
Despite their exotic appearance, pineapple lilies are incredibly easy to grow and some are winter hardy to zone 6. In colder climates, you can enjoy them as annuals or store the bulbs indoors during the winter months for replanting the following spring.