Eucomis (Pineapple Lilies)
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Eucomis’ exotic flower spikes (July – September) attract hoverflies (Syrphidae) and soldier beetles (Cantharidae), which forage on its nectar-rich, star-shaped blooms. The plant’s fleshy leaves collect water in their bases, creating mini-habitats for aquatic invertebrates like water beetles (Hydrophilidae). Planted in sunny, well-drained borders or containers, Eucomis extends late-summer pollinator support. Though frost-tender, its architectural form and unusual ecology, blending tropical traits with temperate garden utility, make it a conversation piece for biodiversity-conscious gardeners.
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