Eucomis pole-evansii | Giant Pineapple Lily Bulb | Tall Summer Blooming Perennial | Exotic Tropical Garden Plant | Pollinator Friendly Flower

Add dramatic height and tropical beauty to your garden with Eucomis pole-evansii, commonly known as the Giant Pineapple Lily. This rare and impressive perennial is the largest species of Eucomis, producing towering flower spikes topped with a tuft of leafy bracts that resemble a pineapple. Its unique appearance makes it a standout specimen in garden beds, borders, and large containers.

Blooming in mid to late summer, Giant Pineapple Lily produces hundreds of star-shaped greenish-white flowers densely packed along tall stems that can reach impressive heights. The blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators while providing an exotic focal point in the landscape.

🌟 Key Features

• 🌿 Rare and highly sought-after Giant Pineapple Lily
• 📏 Impressive flower spikes reaching 4–6 feet tall
• 🌸 Dense clusters of fragrant greenish-white flowers
• 🍍 Distinctive pineapple-shaped flower heads
• 🦋 Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
• ☀️ Thrives in sunny garden locations
• 🪴 Excellent for containers and specimen plantings
• 🌱 Easy-to-grow summer flowering bulb
• 💚 Bold architectural foliage adds season-long interest

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Eucomis pole-evansii
• Common Name: Giant Pineapple Lily
• Plant Type: Bulbous Perennial
• Flower Color: Greenish White to Cream
• Foliage Color: Bright Green
• Mature Height: 48–72 Inches
• Spread: 24–36 Inches
• Bloom Season: Mid to Late Summer
• Growth Habit: Upright Clumping
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Sun
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Soil Requirements: Rich, Well-Drained Soil
• Hardiness Zones: 7–10 (Lift bulbs in colder zones)
• Characteristics: Pollinator Friendly, Architectural Plant, Exotic Appearance, Low Maintenance

🌿 Garden Uses

✔ Tropical-themed gardens
✔ Specimen plantings
✔ Mixed perennial borders
✔ Large containers and patio planters
✔ Pollinator gardens
✔ Water-wise landscapes
✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Exotic landscape designs

🌸 Companion Plants

Pair Giant Pineapple Lily with:

• Canna Lilies
• Crocosmia
• Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
• Agapanthus
• Elephant Ears (Colocasia)
• Ornamental Grasses
• Salvia
• Echinacea

These companions provide complementary textures and create a bold, tropical-inspired display.

🌱 Planting & Care

• Plant bulbs in spring after danger of frost has passed
• Place bulbs 4–6 inches deep in well-drained soil
• Choose a location with full sun for best flowering
• Water regularly during active growth
• Apply mulch to help retain moisture
• Fertilize monthly during the growing season
• Allow foliage to naturally die back after flowering
• Lift and store bulbs in colder regions where winters are severe

📦 Shipping Information

Plant Condition

• Ships as a healthy bareroot bulb ready for planting

Shipping Notes

• Orders begin shipping in MARCH
• Carefully packaged to maintain bulb health during transit
• Free USPS Ground shipping on qualifying orders over $35
• Shipping may be delayed during periods of extreme weather

🌿 Care Guarantee

We guarantee healthy, viable bulbs upon arrival. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos of the plant and packaging for a replacement or refund.