Aechmea fasciata 'Silver Vase'

Urn Plant, Silver Vase Plant

Family: Bromeliaceae Bromeliad


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Late Spring to Late Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Blue, green, silvery, variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Vase
Attributes and features Attractive foilage