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    Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii

    Also Known As

    • Eucomis pole evansii
    • Eucomis pole-evansii
    • Giant Pineapple Lily
    • Pineapple Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii plant details

    Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream, green and yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glossy and grassy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter, 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 pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream, green and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, exotic, flower spikes, long-blooming, rare, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From South Africa, a wonderful and hard-to-find perennial with rosettes of bright, pale-green leaves, to 3 ft tall and 4-5" wide, appearing in late spring and topped in late summer by creamy, green-center florets in a long cone with tufts of green leaves at the top. An impressive presence in sun to partial light shade. Tolerates poor drainage but prefers well-drained soil, especially in winter wet, and performs best with average summer water. Mulch and drainage improve winter cold hardiness to 0F, USDA zone 7. A fine container plant.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    The most GINORMOUS Pineapple Lily around! Easy to grow, it reaches spectacular sizes with up to 6’ tall flower spikes & 3’ long, succulent green, wavy-edged leaves. To top it off, a mop of green bracts sits on the bloom, resembling a wacky pineapple. Splendid spectacle for a large container! Blooming begins in Summer with creamy white flowers. Chartreuse seedpods that continue to wow the crowds through late Fall. Prefers full sun, but can deal with a little shade. This South Africa giant prefers well-drained, mulched soil & likes to stay dry in the Winter.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Welcome the Queen of Green! Succulent, waxed and wave-edged green leaves, sturdy green stalks, and a magnificent cluster of wide-open, bright green blooms blushed slightly with pink, are followed by a display of greenish fruits. Her genus name means

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    The giant among eucomis with translucent pale green leaves to 2' long. Greenish white flower spike can reach 3-4' tall!

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Giant pineapple lily. The largest Eucomis grows to 5' high. Large green leaves. Light yellow flowers.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii plant

    How to Grow Eucomis pallidiflora ssp. pole-evansii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy
      • grassy

    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 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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    Eucomis comosa

    aka Pineapple Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Eucomis comosa flower by H. Zell
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