Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Eucomis comosa 'Glow Sticks'
Glow Sticks Pineapple Lily
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Height
- 1 to 2 feet
- Width
- 1 to 2 feet
- Flower color
- Creamy yellow with purple accents, forming a pineapple-like shape
- Foliage color
- Bright orange and green, strap-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Late summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flower stalks
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 6 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Containers · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Drift them in uneven groups for a natural look, and interplant with perennials that fill the gap after the leaves die back.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
