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Puya Bromeliad

Puyacoerulea

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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

coerulea (ko-er-OO-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Pitcairnia coerulea

Pourretia caerulea

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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

Pink

Red

Medium Blue

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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