Sapphire Tower
Puya Alpestris
Overview
Puya alpestris, commonly known as Sapphire Tower, is a striking evergreen perennial native to Chilean slopes. It features a rosette of narrow, silver-green leaves reaching 2-3 feet in length and armed with hooked spines along the edges. This plant's crowning glory is its impressive turquoise-blue flowers on a 5-6 foot tall spike that blooms in late spring to early summer, providing an exotic focal point in xeriscape designs.
Sun FullWater LowZones 10–11Type SucculentClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 10–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 2–3 Ft.
- Mature width
- 3–5 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Succulent
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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