Crowning Glory 'Purple Reign' Pineapple Lily

Crowning Glory™ ‘Purple Reign’ is a pineapple lily selected for deep burgundy foliage and star-shaped flowers that open blush pink before darkening to mauve. The foliage emerges in late spring and holds its dark color well into summer, followed by late-season flower spikes. [Proven Winners’ cultivar profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/eucomis/crowning-glory-purple-reign-pineapple-lily-eucomis-hybrid) gives a mature size of 18–20 inches tall by 24 inches wide and USDA zones 6–9; the [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/540003/eucomis-purple-reign/details) describes its bulbous growth and cultivation. ## Placement and growing conditions Grow in part sun to full sun in fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well. Keep soil moist during active growth, but do not leave the bulb in saturated ground. Plant in a sheltered position and use a dry mulch in colder areas. ## Seasonal interest and use Dark leaves provide foliage interest before and during the late-summer flowers. Use it in a border or container, or cut flower spikes for indoor arrangements. Allow about two feet of width around the clump. ## Maintenance No routine pruning is needed. Remove flower stems after the display ends and let the leaves die down naturally. Water through active growth, then keep the dormant bulb comparatively dry; protect it from harsh winter wet or cold where necessary.