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Neoregelia Bromeliad

Neoregeliakerryi

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Family

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Neoregelia (nee-oh-reg-EL-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

N/A

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MotherNature4

Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2007 | positive

Narrow, dark green leaves feature red tips. The most unusual thing about this species from Brazil is that the large purple flowers are v...Read Moreery fragrant.

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