Puya raimondii Hardiness Zone_5a from spring to late summer

from spring to late summer

and so you should expect to water this plant once and possibly even twice each week

Each open-top cluster contains 6-8 blossoms

aromatic flavor

adding tremendous interest

Puya raimondii Hardiness Zone_5a from spring to late summerThe Queen of the Andes, Puya raimondii, is a terrestrial Bromeliad native to the highlands of Peru and Bolivia. Related to the Pineapple, it forms a rosette of narrow, thorn edged leaves spanning 8 to 9 feet in diameter. In cultivation, it can bloom as early as 24 years, typically around 28 yearssignificantly faster than in its natural habitat. Its flowers are creamy white, approximately 2 inches across, featuring vivid orange anthers.