*RETAIL - Eucomis comosa 'Tugela Ruby' Mail Order Plants though 4 ft x 3

though 4 ft x 3 ft is a more usual size in the garden

ours a Cistus collection from the highlands of Argentina

Solanaceae

RED MOUNTAIN SAGE

Of all the forms now available of this fragrant olive

*RETAIL - Eucomis comosa 'Tugela Ruby' Mail Order Plants though 4 ft x 3Upright, somewhat fleshy leaves to 18 tall, colored a deep, dark purple in this cultivar and, in mid summer, saturated pink, fragrant flowers, darkening over time. The flower stalks, looking indeed a bit like pineapples, make very good cut flowers. Full sun or part shade in hottest climates gives the best foliage color. Requires water in the spring and summer growing season and relief from winter moisture very well drained soil or overhead protection.