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 easily 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 shade in a well drained organic rich soil and water occasionally this plant is surprisingly drought tolerant. It is reliably hardy to 30F to 32F but able to tolerate short duration temperatures much lower. USDA Hardiness zones 9 to 11