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Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Eucomis
(YOO-com-iss) Species: comosa (kom-OH-suh) Cultivar: Sparkling Burgundy
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage SmoothFoliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 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 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Pale GreenMedium Purple Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From leaf cuttings Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |