Eucomis 'Dark Star'

Also Known As

Dark Star Pineapple Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Eucomis 'Dark Star' plant details

Eucomis 'Dark Star' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with burgundy foliage. In summer burgundy and pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucomis 'Dark Star'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, flower spikes, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucomis 'Dark Star'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Eucomis 'Dark Star' is a dwarf pineapple lily with burgundy red, heavily speckled foliage topped with burgundy, pineapple-like flower stems in late summer. Though likely a hybrid, the rare, dwarf E. vandermerwei is definitely involved in the parentage. Looks fantastic planted with gold foliage such as Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade' or Veronica 'Aztec Gold' or scotch moss. Very easy to grow and tolerates a wide range of garden conditions. Full sun for best foliage colour. Grow in containers or the ground. In colder climates bring plants indoors for winter and keep just above freezing. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Zn 7. Almost black foliage with pink flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This eye catching dark leaved dwarf pineapple Lily is a hybrid of Eucomis vandermerwei. In mid-late summer plum purple flowers adorn 10" stems. We haven't tried it in open ground here in zone 6, so would recommend growing in containers in colder climates. Wintering over the dormant roots are easy!

By: Avant Gardens

This dwarf Eucomis has deep burgundy-black foliage and dark burgundy fall flowers set into the center of a thick rosette of leaves with undulating margins: curious, mysterious, beautiful. It's 10 inches tall, and (music to our ears) like most Eucomis, is fine with average soil. Summer blooming.Ships when dormant. Minimum temperature: 5 °F