Eucomis Aloha Lily 'Leia' | Pineapple Lily Bulb with Purple Foliage & Summer Blooms

Bring tropical beauty and unique garden interest to your landscape with Eucomis Aloha Lily® 'Leia', a stunning Pineapple Lily known for its dramatic foliage and long-lasting summer blooms. This compact, eye-catching perennial produces dense flower spikes topped with leafy crowns, creating the signature pineapple-like appearance that makes Eucomis a favorite among collectors and garden enthusiasts.

'Leia' features attractive burgundy-purple foliage that provides season-long color even before flowering begins. In midsummer, tall stems emerge with clusters of star-shaped soft pink to lavender flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Perfect for containers, borders, pollinator gardens, and tropical-themed landscapes, this low-maintenance perennial offers months of visual appeal.

Key Features

• Unique pineapple-shaped flower spikes
• Striking burgundy-purple foliage
• Soft pink to lavender summer blooms
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
• Excellent for containers and patio gardens
• Thrives in sunny garden locations
• Compact habit perfect for smaller spaces
• Easy-to-grow perennial bulb
• Great for fresh and dried flower arrangements

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Eucomis Aloha Lily® 'Leia'
• Common Name: Pineapple Lily
• Plant Type: Bulbous Perennial
• Flower Color: Pink-Lavender
• Foliage Color: Burgundy Purple
• Mature Height: 18–24 Inches
• Spread: 12–18 Inches
• Bloom Season: Mid to Late Summer
• Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Sun
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil
• Hardiness Zones: 7–10
• Characteristics: Pollinator Friendly, Exotic Appearance, Long Blooming, Container Friendly

Garden Uses

Container gardens and patio planters
Pollinator gardens
Mixed perennial borders
Tropical-inspired landscapes
Cottage gardens
Accent and specimen plantings
Cut flower gardens
Small-space gardens

Companion Plants

Pair Eucomis 'Leia' with these complementary plants:

• Canna Lilies
• Crocosmia
• Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
• Salvia
• Echinacea
• Agapanthus
• Heuchera
• Ornamental Grasses

Together, they create vibrant summer displays with contrasting colors and textures.

Care Tips

• Plant bulbs in spring after danger of frost has passed
• Select a location with full sun for best flowering
• Plant bulbs 4–6 inches deep in well-drained soil
• Water regularly during active growth
• Avoid waterlogged soils
• Apply mulch to conserve moisture
• Allow foliage to naturally die back after flowering
• In colder climates, lift bulbs and store indoors over winter

Shipping Information

Plant Condition

• Ships as a healthy bareroot bulb ready for planting

Shipping Notes

• Orders begin shipping in MARCH
• Carefully packaged to protect bulbs during transit
• Free USPS Ground shipping on qualifying orders over $35
• Weather-related shipping delays may occur to protect plant health

Care Guarantee

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