Eucomis comosa
PINEAPPLE LILY
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 6-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Asphodelus comosus, Eucomis punctata

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Eucomis comosa
PINEAPPLE LILY
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 6-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: green-white & purple

Flowering Time: late summer to early autumn

Leaves: glossy; light green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental, contemporary & cottage designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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