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Eucomis 'Glow Sticks'

Also Known As

  • Glow Sticks Pineapple Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Eucomis 'Glow Sticks' plant details

Eucomis 'Glow Sticks' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with chartreuse and gold foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucomis 'Glow Sticks'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucomis 'Glow Sticks'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Eucomis 'Glow Sticks' is a dwarf pineapple lily with coppery gold new foliage aging to a light green gold. White pineapple-like flower heads. Looks fantastic planted with burgundy foliage such as Ajuga 'Black Scallop' or Sedum 'Voodoo'. Very easy to grow and tolerates a wide range of garden conditions. Full sun for best foliage colour. Grow in containers or the ground.
Strappy, pointed leaves emerge a bright coppery gold in spring causing quick breath intakes followed by ‘waz that’ from garden visitors...aging to green-gold in summer. Perennial clumps are a compact 15” tall and 18” wide, with upright ruffle edged foliage (no flop); typical pineapple lily flowers in summer are creamy white. Sun to part shade, water when dry, easy... also nice in a pot.

Gardening facts about Eucomis 'Glow Sticks' plant

How to Grow Eucomis 'Glow Sticks'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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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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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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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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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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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