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Spike

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 & Care
  • Space plants singly in container or 12 to 15 inches apart when planted en masse
  • Overwinter as a houseplant
Problems
Brown tips from excessively dry soils and chemicals in water
Varieties
  • Baueri - broad, burgundy-red foliage (white fragrant flowers), zones 9-11

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