Puya chilensis verbascum rosetta Spread: 12" Width

Spread: 12" Width

Cold hardiness: Zones 5-8b

Planted in the middle or towards the back of the flower bed

This southeastern native can handle swampy and wet conditions but also does quite well in average soil

it will form a perennial clump without being too fussy

Puya chilensis verbascum rosetta Spread: 12" WidthA cold hardy terrestrial bromeliad, this pineapple relative makes an exotic addition to a xeric or rock garden. Seriously sharp curved spines line the tough leaves, and it has even been called the "Sheep eater plant" for it's potential ability to ensnare wildlife. It has caught my bare skin many times when I brushed up against it, so be warned. The bloom on puyas is extraordinary, and this plant will send up a 6 foot tall spike, covered in chartreuse