Puya alpestris commonly known as Sapphire Tower, is a dramatic rosette-forming succulent grown for its bold architectural foliage and extraordinary flowering display. In summer it sends up stiff upright panicles of spectacular tubular flowers in deep metallic sapphire blue that gradually age to rich purple red creating a truly unforgettable feature.

Ideal as a statement plant in containers or in the garden it thrives in full sun with excellent drainage. Evergreen and semi hardy it brings strong structure exotic character and year round impact to dry gardens and contemporary landscapes.