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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 displayed on this page about Eucomis comosa is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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