Hechtia

Hechtia lanata is an evergreen perennial ornamental plant from the Bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae). It prefers full sun and low water conditions, making it suitable for arid or xeriscape gardens in USDA zones 9–11. This plant typically reaches a height of 0.4–0.6 meters and blooms with pink and white flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. It grows well in sandy or loamy soils.