Cutting from Anne's garden - bromeliad with purple flower spike.

 This brom is from Anne's garden. Hers was flowering which was so pretty. She had heaps in the yard, in the ground and in various pots. I hope to do the same.

Mine is in the ground to start with, and is flowering! Matchstick bromeliad

More info about this plant:

https://www.gardensonline.com.au/gardenshed/plantfinder/show_2736.aspx#:~:text=Matchstick%20bromeliad%20bears%20upright%20inflorescences,goes%20well%20in%20pots%20indoors.

https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/4469

16 August 2020 - better colour here:

August 27, 2020 -