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Puya Bromeliad

Puyawrightii

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Family

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

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Genus

Puya (POO-yuh)

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Species

wrightii (RITE-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

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

Lavender

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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