Puya Bromeliad

Puyacoerulea

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Puya (POO-yuh)
Species
coerulea (ko-er-OO-lee-uh)
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
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Clayton, California

Mckinleyville, California

San Marino, California

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

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