The leaves on mature specimens can grow to 3m (10ft) or more in height, and the giant candelabra-like flower stalks can reach an amazing 6m (19ft) or more on this clump-forming evergreen perennial.
Tall stalks, from 2-3m (6-10ft) in height, will emerge in the early to mid summer on established mature plants. The candelabra-like stalks sport yellow and orange upright blooms, which are followed by semi-pendent shiny black twisted seedpods.
This bromeliad bears terminal rosettes of lance-shaped , dark green leaves that are white and scaly underneath. In summer, the plant bears pyramidal panicles of aqua-turquoise flowers with orange stamens. Height to 6 feet, spread 10 feet. Suits a desert or alpine garden.
This small semi-evergreen perennial plant forms tufts of grass-like leaves and stems of yellow flowers from early to mid summer. Height 24 inches; spread 6 inches. Plant may be short-lived, but self-seeds freely.
This small semi-evergreen perennial plant forms tufts of grass-like leaves and stems of blue to purplish flowers, usually with a yellow eye in the centre. It blooms from mid spring to mid summer. Height and spread 6 inches.
This hardy species of evergreen bamboo tends to clump rather than run, and is well suited to the home garden. Slow-growing to form a dense clump of erect, dark purple-green culms. Height 15 feet;spread 5 feet.
