Cordyline species
Botanical Name
Cordyline species
Hardiness
Half hardy annual, zones 10 to 11
Height
24 inches
Width
15 inches
Light
Full to part sun
Soil
Moist, well-drained to dry
Planting and Care
Space plants singly in container or 12 to 15 inches apart when planted en masse, overwinter like houseplant
Problems
Brown tips from excessively dry soils and chemicals in water
Varieties to Consider
'Baueri' - broad, burgundy-red foliage (white fragrant flowers), zones 9-11
Did you know?
The genera Cordyline and Dracaena are very closely related - resulting in their names often being interchanged. The difference between the two is Cordyline has more ovules (immature seeds).