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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromeliads) |
| Origin: Chile (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Violet |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [Puya caerulea var. violacea] |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-4 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Puya coerulea var. violacea - A terrestrial bromeliad that grows in Chile's Mediterranean region at 3,000 to 5,000 feet in elevation. The narrow silvery-green spine-margined foliage grows in dense tufts to 3 feet tall from which arise the tall scarlet-branched stalks of dark purple flowers with prominent yellow stamens in spring. Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Hardy to 20 F. Makes large clumps in the garden and also good as a durable container plant.
This information about Puya coerulea var. violacea displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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