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Cordyline Renegade PP18605

Scientific Name: Cordyline 'Tana'

Also Known As

  • Cordyline australis 'Renegade'
  • Renegade New Zealand Cabbage Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Cordyline Renegade PP18605 plant details

Cordyline Renegade PP18605 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub or tree with black and purple foliage. In spring, summer and winter cream and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with 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 Renegade PP18605

Plant type: perennial shrub or tree
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen black and purple
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline Renegade PP18605

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cordyline 'Renegade' is a cabbage palm noted for its dramatic, arching, dark purple foliage that appears almost black with a high glossy finish in spiky clumps 24-36 inches high and wide. Great for subtropical drama. Pale, purple flowers develop on the oldest of plants. Hardy to zone 8 but best protected during the winter in the house, greenhouse, sunroom or in containers. Makes a good houseplant.
Zn 8. Broad glossy deep purple-black foliage.
Deep purple, almost black foliage with tight, clump forming habit. Great in containers. Full sun - part shade. Ht. 2-3'. Spread 2-3'.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Cordyline Renegade PP18605 plant

How to Grow Cordyline Renegade PP18605

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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aka Dracaena australis, New Zealand Cabbage Tree, Tobbay Palm

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5'-6'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Cordyline terminalis 'Lilinoe'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 3'-10'

Width: 1'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Dracaena indivisa, Blue Dracaena, Mountain Cabbage Tree, Toi

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 8'-20'

Width: 3'-6'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Cabbage Tree, Ti Plant

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 10'

Width: 5'

  • bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Cordyline fruticosa foliage by Peter Richardson
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aka Cordyline obtecta 'Green Goddess', Emerald Goddess Norfolk Island Cabbage Tree, Emerald Goddess Three Kings Cabbage Tree, Emerald Goddess Ti, Green Goddess Norfolk Island Cabbage Tree, Green Goddess Three Kings Cabbage Tree, Green Goddess Ti

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 10'-30'

Width: 10'-20'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess' form by Peter Richardson
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