Family: Bromeliaceae Bromeliad
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Year 'round |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, ground cover, massing, rock garden |
| Height | 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm |
| Spread | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green, pink |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |