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Scientific
Name:
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Puya alpestris
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Common Name:
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Sapphire Tower
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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2-3'
tall X wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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foliage clump, with flower stalks
to 5-6', tall
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Zone
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hardy to 15-20° F
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Description,
Notes
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Chilean native bromeliad known for
its spiky silver/green foliage and extra-ordinary bloom;
drought and deer resistant; tolerates the poorest of soils
provided they are well draining; I do not think there
is another plant on earth with this shocking flower color,
which especially shines against the silver foliage; Wow
Factor 10!!!
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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