Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Alcantarea (al-kan-TAR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh) (Info)
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Maroon (Purple-Brown)
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Burgundy
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
This plant is monocarpic
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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