About

A reliable perennial, reaching 20-60cm, with mounding habit. It displays showy flowers.

About the genus

Puya are evergreen, terrestrial, perennial herbs with leathery, typically spiny, leaves forming dense rosettes. Native to Central and South America

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningCut back autumn/spring
PropagationDivide 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew possible