Puya venusta (Blue Chagualillo Puya)

100 (150)cm, Blue Chagualillo Puya makes a beautiful basal rosette with narrow, silvery- gray foliage and upright stems with violet-blue shaped flowers surrounded by reddish bracts. Puya venusta is native of highlands in South America (Chile). For any rich, very well drained soil in full sun throughout the year. In central Europe this frost resistant member may be tried out in the garden in full sun with protection from winter wetness. Alternatively grow in pots and keep rather dry in winter in a sunny spot at a minimum of some 7°C. USDA Climate Zone 8. V-VII.
20 seeds per package.