There's a rare sight at Powis this week; our beautiful Puya alpestris is in bloom for the first time in 5 years! Commonly known as the Mountain Puya or Sapphire tower this species of bromeliad is native to the Chilean Andes and stands at about 6 foot tall! #worththewait https://t.co/nxXU9tPbcj

— NTPowisCastle&Garden (@NTPowisCastle) 2019.7.16

Sisalagaave (Agave sisalana Perrine) - Kuva: 190509 030 SD Botanic Garden - Cistanthe grandiflora Rock Purslane, Agave sisalana forma medio-picta Variegated Hemp Agave, directional sign to blooming Puya alpestris Sapphire Tower (CC BY cultivar413) https://t.co/rlWFp4PYnN https://t.co/k7eBQmVkWM

— Arboretwum (@Arboretwum) 2019.7.17

I was surprised to see Puya alpestris in the garden. Rachel said they had several inflorescences this year, but this one is very laidback. First one I’ve ever seen grow on its side. https://t.co/6KzO494Jq5

— Megan Lynch (@may_gun) 2019.7.21

Since @MattilaKarita loves unusual flowers- a new one my dad and I found at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Puya Alpestris “Sapphire Tower” Family Bromeliaceae It grows only one flower stalk at the end of its life cycle, but what a show! https://t.co/2HiiVbZMC9

— Out of Fachs (@OutOfFachs) 2019.6.29