Puya alpestris ssp. zoellneri [Siete Tazas collection]

Also Known As

Puya berteroniana [Siete Tazas collection]
Blue Puya

Plant type

perennial, bromeliad

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

Puya alpestris ssp. zoellneri [Siete Tazas collection] plant details

Puya alpestris ssp. zoellneri [Siete Tazas collection] is an evergreen perennial bromeliad with green foliage. green flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Puya alpestris ssp. zoellneri [Siete Tazas collection]

Plant type: perennial bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms
Uses: spiky, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Puya alpestris ssp. zoellneri [Siete Tazas collection]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stiff slivery foliage with effectively recurved spined margins. Terrestrial bromeliad from Chile previously considered hardy from 15 to 18 °F. Unsurpassed in keeping kids from cutting through your garden. Green flowers. This high elevation collection could very well be hardy to 10 °F, USDA Zone 8 or less. Full sun and good drainage.