Eucomis Species, Pineapple Flower, Pineapple Lily

Eucomiscomosa

Genus
Eucomis (YOO-com-iss)
Species
comosa (kom-OH-suh)
Synonym
Asphodelus comosus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gadsden, Alabama

Arroyo Grande, California

San Diego, California

Stamford, Connecticut

Deland, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Holden, Maine

College Park, Maryland

Charlotte, North Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Puyallup, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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San Diego, CA | July 2017 | positive

I have the taller form (E. comosa var. striata) from swamps of East South Africa which seems to remain evergreen here in zone 10A unless ...Read More

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(Zone 1) | October 2012 | positive

Eucomis 'Pine-Apple Flower' is a bulbous rooted plant from Africa. It thrives well in a sunny, dry spot, and is very easily grown. The fl...Read More

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Gadsden, AL | August 2009 | positive

I love this plant. The pineapple flower heads get so heavy that they fall over, but I just cut them and put them in a tall vase with thr...Read More

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Fuquay Varina, NC | July 2004 | positive

Propagates readily from leaf section cuttings.

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Charlotte, NC | July 2004 | positive

I love this plant! My mother-in-law let me dig 8 or so out of her flowerbeds last fall (2003). She had them growing in the typical hard r...Read More

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Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) | October 2003 | positive

This bulb from South Africa is a member of the Lily family.
It blooms mid-Summer to late fall.

It is hardy in Sun...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN | October 2003 | positive

This is a great plant for anyone's garden. Foliage is purple and very striking. Flowers are tall (3 feet) and the honeybees love them. I ...Read More

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