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Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 3 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Inflorescence Height: 6-10 feet
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Blue Puya
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Boonville, CA in Mendocino California
Date: JUne 24, 2019
Blue Puya (Puya x berteroniana)
Location: Caleu, Central area of Chile.

Photo courtesy of: Rod Waddington

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Date: 2014-11-20
Photo courtesy of: Rod Waddington

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: Botanical Garden Barcelona (Spain)
Date: 2017-06-18
Uploaded by Mutisia
Location: Summeville, SC
One year old plants
Location: Austrailia
Photo: Dr. David Midgley

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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of: Rod Waddington
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Blue puya by shirley7170 Jun 30, 2019 12:01 AM 1

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