Pineapple Lily (Eucomis comosa): Exotic Pineapple Blooms

Eucomis comosa, the Pineapple Lily or Pineapple Flower, is a bulbous perennial from the Hyacinthaceae family, native to South Africa. It produces a dense, cylindrical raceme of greenish-white to purple flowers topped with a tuft of leaf-like bracts, resembling a pineapple.

The broad, strap-like leaves form a basal rosette. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall, it blooms in late summer. Prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and regular moisture. A unique, long-lasting cut flower and garden conversation piece. Synonyms include Eucomis punctata.

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