Reuben Pineapple Lily
Eucomis comosa 'Reuben'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Reuben 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
Handsome Thriller Reuben Pineapple Lily
- Bold Flowers Held on Long, Showy Flower Stalk
- Dark Purple Buds Open to Purple-Pink Star-Shaped Flowers
- Fragrant Flowers Are an Excellent Nectar Resource
- Cute Top Cluster of Tiny Green Leaves Look Exactly LIke a Pineapple
- Dramatic in Cut Flower Arrangements
- Glossy, Strappy Leaves Grows Up and Out from a Rosette Clump
- Grow in the Ground or Keep in Containers
- Rarely Damaged by Deer
Make a bold statement in your landscape with the showy foliage and amazing blooms of Reuben Pineapple Lily (Eucomis comosa 'Reuben'). This beloved spring-planted bulb is so easy to grow...and adds an effortless elegance.
In summer, a towering inflorescence lengthens from the center of foliage clump. Dark purple flower buds spiral along its length in a prelude to the coming show.
Over time, the buds open from the bottom of the stalk up to the top. Each fragrant bloom opens to rose-purple for a magnificent display.
Keep them growing on the plant to support local butterflies and beneficial pollinators. Or, snip them for commanding cut flower arrangements indoors.
Reuben Pineapple Lily blooms add a lot of personality to your landscape. Each long bloom is bedecked with a showy top knot of tiny green leaves for a wild touch of whimsical charm.
The lustrous leaves also look fantastic, even when Reuben is out of bloom. The long, strappy leaves bring an exotic look.
Repeat them throughout your sunny borders, or line the length of a skinny side yard to maximize the visual impact. Both sophisticated and endearing, Reuben Pineapple Lily is a carefree choice to add a dynamic visual element in your space.
Grow them no matter how small your garden might be! Keep them in wide, shallow containers with plenty of drainage to add pizzazz to your courtyard or balcony.
Pair them with our other Pineapple Lilies for an incredible flowering display. They'll be a great contrast to rounded Rose bushes, or delicate Patio vines like Boulevard Clematis.
Eucomis is a bulb that will be a perennial in Zones 6 - 8. These are spring-planted and develop quickly to provide a superlative summer show.
Use them as an annual if you are outside the hardiness Zones. You can also dig and lift the bulb in fall to store overwinter in a cool, dry place, the same as Canna or Gladiolus.
Give Pineapple Lily full sun and sharply well-drained soils. They'll bloom best with a consistent schedule of moisture.
Enjoy the charms of Reuben Pineapple Lily this season. They are a low-maintenance choice for an abundance of charming color and fearless form.
