Eucomis Species, Pineapple Flower, Pineapple Lily
Eucomiscomosa

Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Eucomis (YOO-com-iss)
Species: comosa (kom-OH-suh)

Synonym:Asphodelus comosus

Category

Bulbs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

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