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    • Photo of Eucomis autumnalis ssp. clavata flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Eucomis autumnalis ssp. clavata

    Also Known As

    • Pineapple Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Eucomis autumnalis ssp. clavata plant details

    Eucomis autumnalis ssp. clavata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer green and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucomis autumnalis ssp. clavata

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, flower spikes, rock garden, showy, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucomis autumnalis ssp. clavata

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Low rosettes of lush, broad, lanceolate leaves send up an 18" rocket of effervescent white-green flowers in summer - takes your breath away! This is unique among Eucomis in that the foliage is flat on the ground, an apt launching pad to send off such a bloom. Ships when dormant. Minimum temperature: 0 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Eucomis autumnalis ssp. clavata plant

    How to Grow Eucomis autumnalis ssp. clavata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

    See other plant types of Eucomis for your garden

    Eucomis 'Victoria'

    aka Victoria Pineapple Lily

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 20"

    • sun
    • even moisture
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eucomis 'Victoria' flower by Rare Plant Research
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    Eucomis bicolor

    aka Eucomis bicolor [Purple], Eucomis reichenbachii, Pineapple Lily

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eucomis bicolor flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii

    aka Eucomis pole evansii, Eucomis pole-evansii, Giant Pineapple Lily, Pineapple Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii flower, foliage, form by plant lust
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    Eucomis vandermerwei

    aka Eucomis 'Van der Merwei', Dwarf Spotted Pineapple Lily, Van der Merwei Pineapple Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eucomis vandermerwei foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Eucomis 'Can Can'

    aka Can Can Pineapple Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-28"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eucomis 'Can Can' flower, form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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