Cordyline australis 'Purpurea'

We have noticed that the purple and bronze forms of this striking garden feature, not common enough in our gardens, produce a range of color from the bronzy browns to cheerful purples and burgundies. These, selected from our own plants, tend toward the purple-burgundy. Can reach 10 ft tall if the weather doesn't interfere. Sun to part shade. Best with summer water but fairly drought tolerant. Can withstand short bouts in the teens F, USDA zone 8b longer with protection, and re-sprouts from 10F, bottom of zone 8.

CABBAGE PALM

Liliaceae / Asparagaceae