Gardening Flowers Bulbs Pineapple Lily The unusual-looking flowers resemble their namesake fruit. By Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln Instagram Viveka Neveln is the Garden Editor at BHG and a degreed horticulturist with broad gardening expertise earned over 3+ decades of practice and study. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for both print and digital media. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on November 17, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Pineapple Lily Overview Description Grown for its ability to add instant tropical vibes to a space, pineapple lily is a tender bulb that grows well in both the landscape and in containers. Pineapple-shaped flower spikes bloom in shades of green, pink, violet, and white above wide, strap-like leaves. Count on pineapple lily to bloom for six weeks or more in summer. In cold climates, dig up bulbs and save them in a frost-free place over winter or simply treat them as annuals and enjoy them for one season. Genus Name Eucomis Common Name Pineapple Lily Plant Type Bulb Light Part Sun, Sun Height 6 to 6 inches Width null to 2 feet Flower Color Green, Pink, Purple, White Foliage Color Blue/Green, Purple/Burgundy Season Features Summer Bloom Special Features Attracts Birds, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance Zones 10, 7, 8, 9 Propagation Division Colorful Combinations Pineapple lily is a cinch to grow in a container. Pair this bold tropical bulb with bright magenta, purple, yellow, and orange annuals for a summer-long parade of color. Calibrachoa, angelonia, sweet potato vine, and verbena all would make excellent planting companions. In warm regions where pineapple lily is hardy, plant it directly in the garden. Group three or more bulbs together to create an eye-catching display of bold foliage and flowers. Create a Tropical Retreat in Your Backyard Pineapple Lily Care Must-Knows Pineapple lily grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Good drainage is important because the roots will rot in wet or boggy soil. Plant the bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep and about 6 inches apart. For container gardens, plant one bulb in a 5- to 6-inch pot or three to five bulbs in a 12-inch pot. Situate the bulbs in the container so they are just below the soil surface. The Best Summer Bulbs Winter Details Pineapple lily is hardy in Zone 7 and above, though it may also overwinter in Zone 6 when its root zone is covered with a thick blanket of mulch. In colder zones, dig up in-ground or containerized bulbs in fall before your area's first frost. Allow them to dry in a warm place for a couple of weeks, then remove old foliage. Store the bulbs in a cool, dry place that will remain above freezing until it's time to plant them again in spring after the danger of frost has passed. Guide to Growing Tropical Plants More Varieties of Pineapple Lily 'Leia' Pineapple Lily Denny Schrock 'Leia' has striking dark flowers. Its burgundy-maroon buds open to raspberry-pink flowers. Zones 7-10 'Sparkling Burgundy' Pineapple Lily Peter Krumhardt Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' bears purple foliage and pink-blushed flowers in summer. It grows 2 feet tall. Zones 6-9. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit