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| Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. |
| Family: Hyacinthaceae (~Amaryllidaceae) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: Rose |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Eucomis comosa (Pineapple Lily) - Tropical-looking bulbous plant that forms a rosette of upright 2 inch wide by 18 inch long green leaves with wavy margins. In late July emerges the nearly 2 foot tall spike bearing a tight terminal cluster of white, flushed rose pink, flowers topped by a leafy crown of green bracts. These tufted flower clusters resemble small pineapples on a stick and give this plant its common name. Plant it in coastal full sun to light shade in a well-drained soil and irrigate regularly - although from South Africa this plant comes from summer rainfall areas and needs regular summer irrigation. Hardy to USDA Zone 8. A great plant for the garden and the flowers are long-lasting when cut for the vase. The name Eucomis comes from the Greek 'eu' for "good" and 'kome' (hair) referring to the attractive flower heads.
The information about Eucomis comosa that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
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