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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.
The information displayed on this page about Puya coerulea var. violacea is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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