Eucomis bicolor (Pineapple lily, Pineapple flower)

Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name:Eucomis bicolor yew-KOE-miss BY-kul-or Common Name: Pineapple lily, Pineapple flower Genus: Eucomis
This species boasts maroon-speckled stems and green flowers with maroon margins. The flowers occur on thick, solitary stalks bearing bottle-brush-like wands of tightly-clung florets, which are crowned by tufts of green bracts. As the common name implies, these unusual and magnificent inflorescences are reminiscent of pineapples.
Noteworthy characteristics: These bulbs with strap-shaped leaves are native to the dry screes and annually damp meadows of South Africa and tropical southern Africa. 
Care: Plant bulbs 6 inches deep, in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. In cooler climates, plant in containers for garden display and overwinter in a frost free location. Water freely in active growth; they do best if dry when dormant.
Propagation: Sow seed in autumn or spring or remove offsets in spring and replant.
Problems: Generally trouble-free.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Fruit
Bloom Time Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Green Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; Red Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Suitable as Annual
Style Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Bulbs

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