Blue-Flowered Torch

Description:

Lindenii (Blue-flowered torch) is an epiphytic perennial with rosettes of arching, dark green leaves. Produces green to purple-pink floral bracts and funnel-shaped, scented white-eyed, deep purple-blue flowers with spreading petals. In general, Tillandsia is a large group of evergreen perennials that may be either epiphytic, terrestrial, or rock-dwelling and are a member of the bromeliad family. Their leaves are tough and linear often grey-green, dark green or shades of red. Flowers are usually funnel-shaped with 3 sepals and petals, with spreading terminal lobes and emerge from the center of showy bracts. backyardgardener.com

Habitat:

UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, Berkeley, California