Pineapple Lily (Eucomis)
Eucomis comosa Reuben
SKU: HC008637
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Overview
A showy hybrid, Eucomis 'Reuben' (Hebrew for "first born") has big spikes of dark purple buds opening to rose-pink flowers.
key features
Botanical Name
Eucomis comosa Reuben
Growing Zones
Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Cut Flowers, Container Planting
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
16-24" tall
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
SKU
HC008637
Description
18-20" tall. A showy hybrid, Eucomis 'Reuben' (Hebrew for "first born") has big spikes of dark purple buds opening to rose-pink flowers. This Pineapple Lily plant was bred for use as a cut flower production, but has proven to be an excellent garden plant. Provide a compost enriched, moisture retentive soil in a full to part sun location. Protect from the wind. Cold hardy in zones 6b-9. Be sure to mulch well for winter in zone 6. Hybridized from South African native species.
