Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Purple with flushes of red; new foliage cream color. |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Rhizome Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Eating Methods: | Cooked Fermented |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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Cordyline fruticosa 'Leisha' by ScotTi | Jan 16, 2016 6:07 AM | 0 |