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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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    Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe'

    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
    Photo of Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe' foliage by plant lust
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    Dracaena surculosa

    aka Dracaena godseffiana, Gold Dust Dracaena

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dracaena surculosa by Stan Shebs
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    Cordyline australis

    aka Dracaena australis, Cabbage Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-60'

    Width: 6'-40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cordyline australis form by Karl Gercens III
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    Agave geminiflora

    aka Agave angustissima, Bonapartea flagelliformis, Bonapartea juncea, Dracaena boscii, Littaea geminiflora, Yucca boscii, Twin-flowered Agave

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Agave geminiflora form by Cistus Nursery
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    Cordyline australis 'Inner Glow'

    aka Dracaena australis, New Zealand Cabbage Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cordyline australis 'Inner Glow' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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