Coco Pineapple Lily
Eucomis comosa 'Coco'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Coco Pineapple Lily highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 6-8, annual all zones
Amazing Accent Coco Pineapple Lily
- Petite and Compact
- Long, Showy Flower Stalk is a Deep Burgundy
- Bedecked with Pink Star-Shaped Blooms
- Fragrant Flowers Have Deep Pink Centers
- Top Knot of Tiny Leaves Finish the "Pineapple" Illusion
- Great Nectar Resource for Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators
- Excellent Cut Flower Lasts a Long Time in the Vase
- Wavy-Edged, Strappy Leaves are Tinged With Burgundy
- Foliage Grows Outward from Rosette Clump
- Grow in the Ground or in Containers
- Rarely Damaged by Deer
Spice up your landscape with the towering blooms of Coco Pineapple Lily (Eucomis comosa 'Coco'). In summer, a long purple-red inflorescence grows from the center of the clump...and is blanketed in gorgeous pink flowers!
This South African native adds an exotic charm to the border. The wand-shaped blooms capture the imagination with their incredible form and color.
Coco warms things up with a pink tint! Everything from the leaves to the flowers that spiral up the stalk is blushing.
Study the flowers to see the dark pink centers...and how that cute top knot of tiny leaves looks just like a pineapple. Snip off the stalk to enjoy it as an outstanding cut flower indoors!
Even out of bloom, the wavy-edged burgundy-tinted green leaves bring a dynamic appeal to borders. Keep them in wide, shallow containers for a fantastic specimen on your patio.
You'll find plenty of places to tuck a Coco Pineapple Lily in your garden. They really do catch the eye, so use this darling cultivar in a high-profile place.
Why not create a special destination spot to reward your guests on a garden tour? A mass planting of Coco Pineapple Lily would be the perfect way to decorate an unexpected Secret Garden seating area.
Local butterflies will appreciate your choice, too! Long-lasting Eucomis blooms produce a lot of nectar to support beneficial pollinators in your neighborhood.
Coco Pineapple Lily is a bulb that will be a perennial in Zones 6 - 8. Plant it in spring after the danger of frost is past for a glorious summer show.
If you are outside the hardiness Zones, use it as an annual. Or, dig and lift it in fall to store overwinter in a cool, dry place like you would with Canna or Gladiolus.
Pineapple Lily requires full sun and well-drained soils. Supply a consistent schedule of moisture so it produces the best blooms.
Order Coco Pineapple Lily today for color and architectural style. Both elegant and whimsical, you won't want to miss out on our limited inventory!
