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| Category: Bulb |
| 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 description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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