Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals > Eucomis > Eucomis comosa > Eucomis comosa
Eucomis comosa
Pineapple Flower
Origin: South Africa.
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Eucomis |
| Species |
| comosa |
| Category |
| Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -12 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 10 - 20 |
| Height |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Plant in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| Generally pest and disease free. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves to 70 x 6 cm, with numerous purple spots. |
| Flower Description |
| Star-shaped green or white flowers. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada (as a potted seasonal plant). |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed in spring, plants will flower in 2-5 years or divide offsets. Bulb, 7 cm in diameter. |
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