Common Name | Dwarf Pineapple lily |
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Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Eucomis |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | August, September |
Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Green, Purple |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
How Different? | Compared to 'Freckles' it has red black foliage rather than speckled. |
Landscape Value | Container, border, mixed beds, edging, rock gardens. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 14" / 10" |
Soil (Garden) | Coarse and slightly organic. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | Deep South, Low Water Usage |
Comments | Easy to grow. |
Eucomis ‘Dark Star’
Like its sister 'Freckles', 'Dark Star' performs in many venues. Very dark, red-black foliage is fantastic when planted with silver or gold colored foliage. Another great dwarf, hardy Eucomis from TERRA NOVA®. Startling when planted with Veronica 'Aztec Gold'. Equally charming flowers in late summer.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9″ / 14″ / 10″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August, September
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderatley between waterings. |
EC | 1.5 – 2.5 |
pH | 5.5 – 7.5 |
Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
Notes | For plants grown under cover, greater uniformity can be achieved by starting forcing at 68°F-78°F until stem emergence. Following emergence, production temperatures of 60°F-85°F days and 50°F-65°F nights are best. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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