Cordyline Red Sensation Grass Palm With Burgundy Foliage in 10 in. (3 Gal.) Grower Pot

Accent the landscape or patio with this palm-like plant that is usually grown for its colorful bronzy reddish burgundy colored foliage, with swordlike, narrow leaves, lending a Mediterranean tropical style to the decor. This subtropical evergreen plant has an upright habit and with age may branch to grow several foliage heads, especially when grown in ideal tropical climates. In cooler areas, treat as an annual and replace each year. Use for height and texture in container plantings. Also, an outstanding choice for a 3 ft. to 6 ft. tall evergreen poolside focal point.

• Botanical Name:  Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation
• Traditionally grown for its colorful, swordlike foliage
• Provides a tropical feel to indoor and outdoor spaces
• Commonly used as an accent thriller plant in containers and other patio plantings, surround with brightly colored flowers or silver colored plants to complement the burgundy foliage
• Fragrant white flowers may top the stems in early summer
• Outdoor hardy only in USDA plant zones 10-11, in all other climates, treat as an annual and replace each year
• Ships in a 10 in. tall and wide black nursery pot, this live plant is about 14 in. tall
• Grows in most well drained soils
• Prefers a sunny site
• Water when top few inches of soil is dry
• To accommodate mature size, space 3 ft. away from any structures or other plants, for a hedge, space 3 ft. on center