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Cordyline 'Red Star'

Red Star Dracaena Palm

Plant photo of: Cordyline 'Red Star'
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

The 'Red Star' cultivar is an evergreen perennial that grows 8' to 10' tall and 5' wide. It has sword-like leaves that are burgundy reddish. It likes full sun, and is very tolerant of heat and drought. It will live in any type of soil that is well drained. Cut back to develop multiple trunks.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.