Puya coerulea var. monteroana

Also Known As

Puya coerulea var. montanoa
Chagualillo

Plant type

bromeliad

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

9a-11

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Puya coerulea var. monteroana plant details

Puya coerulea var. monteroana is an evergreen bromeliad with green foliage. In spring and summer black, blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Puya coerulea var. monteroana

Plant type: bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: black, blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Puya coerulea var. monteroana

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

EASY to grow, ULTRA-RARE succulent with deep purpley-blue, near-black flowers that emerge from a 6’ TALL rose-colored stalk.Forms a 3’ high & wide evergreen mound of silvery, spiny, grass-like, arching leaves. Generally blooming in Spring, the massively tall flower spike has an airy, multi-branching form. It takes a few years to produce its first flowers, but once it starts, it blooms every year thereafter. Great in a large container! Attracts hummers! Well-draining soil is best for a healthy plant.