Gallon plant from this Hardy Queens Tears | Hardy Friendship | Billbergia nutans Quart plant of this very unusual and gorgeous is a vigorous bromeliad that is easy to grow and will quickly form upright clumps. The 2 foot-tall stems hold one-foot-long slender leaves. Arching flower stalks show off their pink bracts and drooping flowers that have yellow green petals edged with bright blue. Plant in the shade in well-drained organic-rich soil and water occasionally, this plant is surprisingly drought tolerant. It is reliably hardy to 30F to 32F, but can tolerate much lower short-duration temperatures. USDA Hardiness zones 9 to 11