<i>Eucomis comosa</i> 'Glow Sticks' | Glow Sticks Pineapple Lily
DESCRIPTION
Eucomis comosa 'Glow Sticks' is a unique perennial known for its vibrant, coral-pink foliage and striking flower spikes. In late summer, it produces tall spikes of star-shaped, creamy white to pale pink flowers, topped with a tuft of leafy bracts, giving the plant its signature "pineapple-like" appearance. The foliage emerges a light green, gradually deepening to shades of orange and bronze as the season progresses.
Native to South Africa, Eucomis comosa is valued for its tropical appearance and adaptability to temperate gardens. 'Glow Sticks' was bred for its unusual foliage color and impressive flowering display, making it a standout choice for garden beds, borders, and containers, where it adds bold color and texture throughout the summer.
DESCRIPTION
Eucomis comosa 'Glow Sticks' is a unique perennial known for its vibrant, coral-pink foliage and striking flower spikes. In late summer, it produces tall spikes of star-shaped, creamy white to pale pink flowers, topped with a tuft of leafy bracts, giving the plant its signature "pineapple-like" appearance. The foliage emerges a light green, gradually deepening to shades of orange and bronze as the season progresses.
Native to South Africa, Eucomis comosa is valued for its tropical appearance and adaptability to temperate gardens. 'Glow Sticks' was bred for its unusual foliage color and impressive flowering display, making it a standout choice for garden beds, borders, and containers, where it adds bold color and texture throughout the summer.
DESCRIPTION
Eucomis comosa 'Glow Sticks' is a unique perennial known for its vibrant, coral-pink foliage and striking flower spikes. In late summer, it produces tall spikes of star-shaped, creamy white to pale pink flowers, topped with a tuft of leafy bracts, giving the plant its signature "pineapple-like" appearance. The foliage emerges a light green, gradually deepening to shades of orange and bronze as the season progresses.
Native to South Africa, Eucomis comosa is valued for its tropical appearance and adaptability to temperate gardens. 'Glow Sticks' was bred for its unusual foliage color and impressive flowering display, making it a standout choice for garden beds, borders, and containers, where it adds bold color and texture throughout the summer.
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Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Foliage color: Bright orange and green, strap-like leaves
Flower color: Creamy yellow with purple accents, forming a pineapple-like shape
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flower stalks
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
