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    Also Known As

    • Silver Puya

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

    2n | $5

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    Puya coerulea plant details

    Puya coerulea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring black and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Puya coerulea

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: black and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, screen, spiky, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Puya coerulea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A smaller Chilean species with strongly recurved, silvery leaves, which may produce tall spikes of blue and yellow flowers when the plant matures. Like all Puyas, it will appreciate a dry spot with superb drainage in very gritty soil. Hardy to 20 °F, possibly lower, once established if kept dry in winter.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Deep purple-blue, almost black flowers emerge from a rose colored stalk on this rare Chilean gem. Slow growing, but well worth the wait, the blooming spike will grow to 6’ or so when it appears in Spring. Before the blooming event, which can take YEARS, the plant will form one or several heads of shark-toothed silvered leaves. These are both attractive & menacing – not something you want to have to weed around often, so prepare your planting site accordingly, or get some tough gloves! Each rosette spans about 3’, but plants grown from seed, as these are, may vary a bit from plant to plant. Great in a large container & an imposing barrier plant. Well-draining soil is best.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Puya coerulea plant

    How to Grow Puya coerulea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • grassy

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    Puya alpestris ssp. zoellneri

    aka Puya berteroniana, Blue Puya, Turquoise Puya

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bromeliad

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-12'

    Width: 3'-15'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Puya alpestris

    aka Puya whytea, Sapphire Tower

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Puya chilensis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

    Zones

    7b-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • dry in winter
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    Puya laxa

    aka Hay Stack Puya

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Puya laxa foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Puya raimondii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 30'-40'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
    • regular
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