Cordyline

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Easy-to-grow plant with absolutely striking, glowing purple and dark red foliage. The plant acquires a palmlike appearance as it matures. A show stopping specimen when used in containers. Likes high humidity.

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Beautiful flowers in slender spires attract hummingbirds to the garden. A lovely addition to summer bouquets, perennial gardens or along a walkway. Available in a wide assortment of forms, from low, spreading varieties to tall, upright selections ideal for bringing height to the garden.

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Purple Fountain Grass

Graceful flower plumes and striking foliage are lovely in the summer landscape. Wonderful paired with bold, vibrant plants for contrast, or with complementary cool pastels and grays. Lovely in containers or mixed plantings. Excellent cut flower.

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Lilyturf

Lush foliage and beautiful flowers are lovely at garden or woodland edges, in rock gardens or even indoors as a houseplant. An outstanding ground cover, it will even perform in dry shade. Cut back in early spring to promote new growth.

Details

Common name

Cordyline

Botanical name

Cordyline fruticosa

Variety

Purple Prince

Zone

USDA 8 - 11

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Bloom time

No Bloom

Light

sun

Height

24-48" (61-122 cm)

Habit

upright

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

keep weed-free