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Eucomis
(u-KO-miss)
Pineapple Lily
LILLIACEAE

Pineapple LillyThis bulb will bloom in the mid to late summer season. It will grow 1-2 feet high and wide.

It is ground-hardy to zone 8 and warmer.

In northern zones treat it like a gladiolus, digging it up in the fall.

It prefers sun for at least a half day.

It thrives in humidity and moist but well drained soil.

Use 5-10-5 or 14-14-14 fertilizer.

Propagation is by off-sets in the spring.

 

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