| Common Name | Dwarf Pineapple lily |
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| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Eucomis |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | August, September |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green, Purple |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| How Different? | Compared to 'Freckles' it has red black foliage rather than speckled. |
| Landscape Value | Container, border, mixed beds, edging, rock gardens. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 14" / 10" |
| Soil (Garden) | Coarse and slightly organic. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Low Water Usage |
| Comments | Easy to grow. |
Eucomis ‘Dark Star’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Like its sister 'Freckles', 'Dark Star' performs in many venues. Very dark, red-black foliage is fantastic when planted with silver or gold colored foliage. Another great dwarf, hardy Eucomis from TERRA NOVA®. Startling when planted with Veronica 'Aztec Gold'. Equally charming flowers in late summer.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9″ / 14″ / 10″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August, September
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderatley between waterings. |
| EC | 1.5 – 2.5 |
| pH | 5.5 – 7.5 |
| Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
| Notes | For plants grown under cover, greater uniformity can be achieved by starting forcing at 68°F-78°F until stem emergence. Following emergence, production temperatures of 60°F-85°F days and 50°F-65°F nights are best. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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