Eucomis 'Rhode Island Red' | Rhode Island Red Pineapple Lily
DESCRIPTION
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.
‘Rhode Island Red’ is native to South Africa, where its genus, Eucomis, thrives in rocky grasslands. This variety, known for its ornamental value, has become popular in temperate gardens worldwide for its unique combination of dramatic foliage and long-lasting blooms, which can also be used in cut flower arrangements.
DESCRIPTION
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.
‘Rhode Island Red’ is native to South Africa, where its genus, Eucomis, thrives in rocky grasslands. This variety, known for its ornamental value, has become popular in temperate gardens worldwide for its unique combination of dramatic foliage and long-lasting blooms, which can also be used in cut flower arrangements.
DESCRIPTION
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.
‘Rhode Island Red’ is native to South Africa, where its genus, Eucomis, thrives in rocky grasslands. This variety, known for its ornamental value, has become popular in temperate gardens worldwide for its unique combination of dramatic foliage and long-lasting blooms, which can also be used in cut flower arrangements.
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Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Foliage color: Dark green to burgundy
Flower color: Pinkish-purple, pineapple-like flower spikes
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; cut back after flowering
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
