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Puya Bromeliad

Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea

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Overview

The Puya Bromeliad (Puya coerulea var. violacea) enchants with its rosettes of narrow, evergreen leaves, spanning up to 2 feet across. In late spring to early summer, this Chilean native produces striking, deep violet-blue flowers on towering spikes, reaching up to 5 feet tall. Hardy in USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil, making it a dramatic focal point in xeriscape designs.

Sun FullWater LowZones 10–11Type SucculentClimate Subtropical
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — and can reach up to 3 to 4 feet in length and 1.5 to 2 inches wide
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — making it an appealing choice for gardeners seeking low-care yet visually impactful plantsPuya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — succulent for fullPuya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — It requires minimal maintenancePuya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — This spike boasts clusters of metallic turquoise to violet flowersPuya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — The flowers attract pollinators like hummingbirdsPuya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — The Puya Bromeliad prefers positions with full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soils+18

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Bromeliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — and can reach up to 3 to 4 feet in length and 1.5 to 2 inches wide
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — making it an appealing choice for gardeners seeking low-care yet visually impactful plants
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — succulent for full
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — It requires minimal maintenance
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — This spike boasts clusters of metallic turquoise to violet flowers
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — The flowers attract pollinators like hummingbirds
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — The Puya Bromeliad prefers positions with full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soils
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — making it exceptionally distinctive when in bloom
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — deep violet-blue flowers on towering spikes
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — which are contrasting yet complementary to its foliage
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — It is remarkably drought-tolerant once established
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — succulent with blue and violet blooms
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — It is a perennial member of the Bromeliaceae family
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — violacea produces a flower spike that can soar up to heights between 6 to 10 feet
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — The Puya Bromeliad (Puya coerulea var
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — reaching up to 5 feet tall
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — In late spring to early summer
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — this Chilean native produces striking
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — violacea) enchants with its rosettes of narrow, evergreen leaves, spanning up to 2 feet across
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — making it a dramatic focal point in xeriscape designs
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — blue and violet flowers in the garden
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — commonly referred to as the Puya Bromeliad
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — withstanding temperatures down to approximately 20°F
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — Including Puya coerulea var
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