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Cordyline

Easy-to-grow plant that adds a bold splash of color to the landscape. The plant acquires a palmlike appearance as it matures with lush, colorful leaves at the top of bare stems. Excellent in mixed plantings or as an individual specimen in containers or beds.

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Plant Details

  • Common name

    Cordyline

  • Botanical name

    Cordyline australis

  • Variety

    Atropurpurea

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    3-6.5' (1-2 m)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Keep weed-free

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Juana K.'s collection