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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.

Gardening facts about Cordyline stricta 'Soledad Purple' plant

How to Grow Cordyline stricta 'Soledad Purple'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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