Cordyline indivisa

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Blue Dracaena

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

This palm-like plant is highlighted by long, narrow, stiff, blue-green leaves. It has a short trunk but no leaves off of it. It prefers partial shade. It reaches 10' tall and wide but can be kept smaller if grown in container. This exotic beauty has fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring. It can be grown as a houseplant as long as it gets enough light, or close to the pool for a tropical effect. Fertilize in winter. Once established, it needs occasional watering.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Indoor, Patio, Swimming Pool

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.