Puya alpestris
Sapphire Tower
Description
Other worldly is the best way to describe the inflorescence and flowers as they are a teal color that is seldom if ever seen in the plant world. The tall cone shaped flower spike emerges from the green bromeliad-like ground plant with leaves of one to two feet. The inflorescence explodes with hundreds of 3 petaled alien blue flowers and bright green horn like branch protrusions. Hummingbirds are sure to be frequent visitors.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.