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    Dracaena draco

    Also Known As

    • Asparagus Draco
    • Canary Island Dragon Tree
    • Dragon Tree
    • Dragon's Blood Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3'-30'
    • W: 3'-25'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Dracaena draco plant details

    Dracaena draco is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with blue foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse, cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dracaena draco

    Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT - 25 FT - wide, 3 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse, cream and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dracaena draco

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Dracaena draco plant

    How to Grow Dracaena draco

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream
      • chartreuse

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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