Puya alpestris (Sapphire Tower) - Image 6

Botanical names: Puya alpestris, Pitcairnia alpestris

Common name: Sapphire Tower

Family: Bromeliaceae

Subfamily: Pitcairnioideae

Origin: Chile

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterOrnamental foliageBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
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