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Eucomis montana
Also Known As
- Pineapple lily
Plant type
bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 16"
- W: 14"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Eucomis montana plant details
Eucomis montana is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture 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 montana
- Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 14 IN wide, 16 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: exotic, flower spikes, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucomis montana
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Eucomis montana
By: Petal Talk
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Gardening facts about Eucomis montana plant
How to Grow Eucomis montana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Pink Gin Pineapple Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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
aka Victoria Pineapple Lily
Plant Type
Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-30"
Width: 20"
- sun
- even moisture
- dry when dormant
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
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
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