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    Puya spathacea

    Also Known As

    • Green Puya

    Plant type

    bromeliad

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Puya spathacea plant details

    Puya spathacea is an evergreen bromeliad with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Puya spathacea

    Plant type: bromeliad
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Puya spathacea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Puya spathacea plant

    How to Grow Puya spathacea

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Puya coerulea

    aka Silver Puya

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Puya coerulea close-up, flower by pabloendemico
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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
    Photo of Puya alpestris ssp. zoellneri flower, form by Far Out Flora
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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
    Photo of Puya alpestris flower by Far Out Flora
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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
    Photo of Puya chilensis flower, form, mass-planting by plant lust
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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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