| Common Name | Pineapple lily |
|---|---|
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Eucomis |
| species | comosa |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | July, August |
| Flower Color | Pink, White |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| How Different? | It has deep maroon spring leaves and darker summer leaves. |
| Landscape Value | Use as an accent or for contrast. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 24" / 20" / 32" |
| Soil (Garden) | Coarse and slightly organic. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Low Water Usage |
| Comments | It's best to cut flowers off after bloom to avoid crushing other nearby plants. In areas colder than zone 7 we recommend mulch to prevent freezing. 10-20-09: Vite Greenhouses in Buchanan, MI (Zone 5) report that it has survived there two years looking beautiful. Zone 5 Niles, MI also reports survival, 3 years. |
Eucomis ‘Oakhurst’
Strap-like burgundy foliage and pineapple-like stalks of creamy flowers. Originally found in a San Diego Nursery, this deep-purple leafed novelty has loved blazing sun there for nearly 20 years. It has a tropical look and combines well in mixed containers. Also, it lasts an amazing 21 days as a cut flower!
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24″ / 20″ / 32″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): July, August
| 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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