Product Description

Overview

Blue Puya Alpestris Seeds grow into one of the most spectacular and rare ornamental plants in the world, famous for its towering metallic turquoise-blue flower spikes with vivid orange stamens. Native to Chile, Puya Alpestris is prized for its dramatic architectural form, spiky evergreen foliage, and extreme drought tolerance. Perfect for rock gardens, cactus and succulent gardens, xeriscapes, and exotic landscape designs, this plant creates an unforgettable centerpiece in any outdoor space.

Features

Premium-quality, non-GMO Blue Puya Alpestris Seeds
Produces rare metallic turquoise-blue flower spikes
Extraordinary architectural statement plant for exotic gardens
Ideal for rock gardens, dry landscapes, and rare plant collections
Strong germination with slow-growing, long-lived perennial habit
Extremely drought and heat tolerant once established
Highly attractive to birds and beneficial pollinators
Low-maintenance and collector-grade ornamental plant

Specifications

Plant Type: Perennial Evergreen Flowering Plant
Common Name: Blue Puya Alpestris, Sapphire Tower
Scientific Name: Puya alpestris
Variety: Blue / Turquoise Flowering Type
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Heirloom: Yes
Growth Season: Spring–summer
USDA Zones: 9–11 (grow in containers in cooler zones)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained sandy, rocky, or cactus soil
Bloom Time: Mature plants bloom after several years
Plant Height: 4–8 feet (flower spike), foliage 3–4 feet
Spacing: 4–6 feet
Watering: Low (highly drought tolerant once established)

Planting Guide

Sowing Method: Start indoors in trays or shallow pots
Seed Preparation: Light soaking for 6–8 hours improves germination
Sowing Depth: 1/8–1/4 inch deep
Germination Time: 14–28 days
Ideal Temperature: 20–28°C
Transplanting: Transplant when seedlings are strong and well-rooted