Puya Bromeliad

Puyafloccosa

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Puya (POO-yuh)
Species
floccosa (flok-KOH-suh)
Synonym
Pitcairnia floccosa
Pitcairnia guyanensis
Pitcairnia quatameensis
Pourretia floccosa
Puya quatameensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Santa Rosa, California

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Santa Rosa, CA | June 2020 | positive

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