Puya alpestris

+ Add

Puya alpestris

Sapphire Tower

Previous Photo Next Photo

Information by: Urban Tropicals Photographer:

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.