Cordyline stricta 'Soledad Purple'

Also Known As

Soledad Purple Narrow Leaved Palm Lily

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 7'-10'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9a-10b

Cordyline stricta 'Soledad Purple' plant details

Cordyline stricta 'Soledad Purple' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green and purple foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline stricta 'Soledad Purple'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 7 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline stricta 'Soledad Purple'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cordyline for indoors -- or outdoors where temperatures don't drop below 25 °F. And best placed where the purple undersides of the shiny green foliage can be seen and admired. Tall and narrow, to 7-10' over time. Happy plants can produce winter/spring panicles of white to purple flowers and black berries. Morning sun or dappled shade outdoors in dry places; can tolerate sun where humidity is high. Average summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9.