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    Buy Cordyline australis Purpurea Group

    Also Known As

    • Cordyline australis 'Purpurea'

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 5'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

    2-4 inch bagged root ball | $17

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    Cordyline australis Purpurea Group plant details

    Cordyline australis Purpurea Group is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub or tree with burgundy foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline australis Purpurea Group

    Plant type: perennial shrub or tree
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen burgundy
    Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline australis Purpurea Group

    USDA Zones: 8b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    We have noticed that the purple and bronze forms of this striking garden feature, not common enough in our gardens, produce a range of color from the bronzy browns to cheerful purples and burgundies. These, selected from our own plants, tend toward the purple-burgundy. Can reach 10 ft tall if the weather doesn't interfere. Sun to part shade. Best with summer water but fairly drought tolerant. Can withstand short bouts in the teens F, longer with protection, and resprouts from 10F, bottom of USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cordyline australis Purpurea Group plant

    How to Grow Cordyline australis Purpurea Group

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • 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
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    Cordyline fruticosa 'Lilinoe'

    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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    Cordyline indivisa

    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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    Cordyline fruticosa

    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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    Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess'

    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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