Puya Bromeliad
Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea
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.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 10–11
Shape & size
- Mature width
- 3–4 Ft.
Classification
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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