Eucomis autumnalis

Also Known As

Pineapple Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-11

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Eucomis autumnalis plant details

Eucomis autumnalis 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 - regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucomis autumnalis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: flower spikes, wavy leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucomis autumnalis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the South African Drakensberg Mountains, these succulent bulbs produce fluted, bright green leaves edged purple in summer, and clusters of flowers late in the season that, from a distance, do appear much like a pineapple-on-a-stick. Tolerant of poor drainage but would appreciate summer moisture. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7 and possibly zone 5/6 with mulch.

By: Cistus Nursery

Pineapple lilies are unique, striking bulbs with lush, strap-like foliage held like a broad, open vase. Out of this vase emerges a leafless flower stalk bare on the bottom half and on the top half covered in hundreds of star-like lily flowers. At the top of the flower stalk grows a tuft of leaf-like bracts. The look is very much like a pineapple. E. autumnalis has yellow-green flowers and leaves with undulating edges.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A magnificent, hardy & easily grown garden plant from South Africa. To 2’ tall & spreading to 3’ across, “Pineapple Lily” is a summer bloomer, sending up large, pineapple-like spikes of white flowers, which, with age, turn green & remain lovely till Fall. The very attractive leaves are soft green & wavy. A member of the Hyacinth family, it also makes an excellent & unusual cut flower. Once established, Eucomis autumnalis doesn’t require much attention, thriving in rich well-drained soil. Best in full sun but tolerates shade. Hardy to 20 °F.