Cordyline indivisa
Blue Dracaena
Description
This palm-like plant is highlighted by sword-like, narrow, green leaves. It reaches 10' tall but will be smaller if grown in containers. White fragrant flowers bloom in spring. This perennial does well in full to part sun and will need only occasional water once it's established. It tolerates coastal conditions and does well near pools. It can be grown indoors especially in areas with frost. This is a great plant for a tropical look.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.