Bromeliads

Bromeliads. I don't know exactly what type this one is but it has thick serrated leaves that feel like they can cut you if you aren't cautious when you stick your hands in to free them of excess leaf litter. I planted these under an oak tree. They make a great groundcover for a shady spot where many other plants refuse to grow. Keep the cup wet but don't drown the plant. This particular bromeliad doesn't send up a shoot but has a cup that fills with tiny lavender blooms. I believe it is planted for its colorful red tipped foliage.