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Key characteristics

Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Flower color: Pinkish-purple, pineapple-like flower spikes
Foliage color: Dark green to burgundy
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; cut back after flowering
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Bulbs

Eucomis 'Rhode Island Red'

Rhode Island Red Pineapple Lily

Eucomis 'Rhode Island Red' is an exotic-looking perennial prized for its rich burgundy foliage and unique flower spikes. In early to mid-summer, it produces tall flower stalks topped with dense clusters of star-shaped, mauve-pink to purple flowers. These blooms are crowned by a tuft of leafy bracts, giving the plant its characteristic "pineapple-like" appearance. As the flowers mature, the burgundy stems and foliage intensify in color, creating a striking contrast with the delicate blooms.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Under Trees
Containers
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras

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.