Care

Planting & Growing
Thrives in average to enriched, well-drained soils. Water regularly during first growing season to develop an extensive root system. Once established in landscape reduce frequency; water container plants when soil surface becomes dry. Apply a controlled release fertilizer in spring. Prune spent foliage as new leaves emerge.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Cordyline
Flower Color White
Bloom Time Fragrant white panicles occasionally appear in early summer.
Foliage Color Purple
Genus Name Cordyline
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 9
Landscape Uses Coastal Exposure, Container, Houseplant, Massing, Poolside, Specimen
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 8 feet
Mature Width 5 feet
Prune Time Best If Not Pruned
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0