Puya laxa

haystack puya
Dense clumps of twisting silver rosettes hold delicate but effective spines. Three foot pink flower spikes hold royal purple-black flowers.
height 1–2ft
width 2–4ft
tolerates Cold, Drought, Deer , Pots, Rooftops, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 Ensure good drainage. Allow to dry out between waterings. It may be beneficial to wet the foliage, especially when the soil is hard to reach.
This puya likely will not need supplemental irrigation in coastal California once established, especially in foggy areas. It will however look better and grow faster if given occasional supplemental water in the dry season.
hardy
to		 18F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin Bolivia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 8, 9, 14–H1

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Growing Notes

Perfect for decorating rocky areas, slopes, accenting flats, creating a protective barrier, attracting hummingbirds.
Be sure to weed around this plant early and consistently as it is difficult to remove well established weeds around its base.

More Info

This is a ground-dwelling bromeliad, related to pineapples and tillandsias (air plants).