General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Plant Height: 8 - 15 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Russet
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Bulbs
Pollinators: Flies
Various insects
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Pineapple Lily

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2020-07-25
Location: Hexham Alpine Garden Society Show, Northumberland, England UK 
Date: 2015-10-10
Eucomis vandermerwei
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2017-07-13

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-07-27

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