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Eucomis ‘Oakhurst’
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Eucomis ‘Oakhurst’
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Eucomis ‘Oakhurst’


Purple Pineapple Lily

 USDA Zone: 8-10

Plant number: 4.212.150


Pineapple Lily is a tender bulb, best grown in pots in cold regions for wintering indoors. Gardeners in Zones 8 and up may enjoy these as hardy perennials. This forms a large rosette of strap-shaped leaves, green at first then changing to deep burgundy-red. Big pineapple-shaped spikes appear in late summer, with deep magenta purple buds opening to pink flowers, with a rather silly tuft of leaves at the very top. Very unique and unforgettable! Clumps may be divided carefully in the spring every two years or so. This form was discovered in a San Diego nursery. Has wintered reliably in Zone 7 in the Pacific Northwest.

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Eucomis ‘Oakhurst’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
  Moderate 		Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
  Purple
Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Bronze
  Red
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Specimen
Height
   60-75 cm
   23-29 inches
Spread
   40-50 cm
   16-20 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.