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Eucomis Species, Pineapple Lily

Eucomisvandermerwei

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Eucomis vandermerwei by dashy169

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Genus

Eucomis (YOO-com-iss)

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Species

vandermerwei (van-der-mer-WAY-ee)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Veined

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Bulbs

Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Cairo, Georgia

Denison, Iowa

Houston, Texas

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