Little Red Star Cordyline
Cordyline australis 'FILIRESTA' PP #32,713
Pronunciation: kor-di-ly-nee aw-STRAL-iss
SKU #44005
| Description | The attractive burgundy-red, sword-like leaves of the classic Red Star variety on a more compact form. Offers great color and texture as a focal point in the landscape or in large containers surrounded by bright flowered perennials and silver foliage. Develops a trunk with age. A frost-tender evergreen; treat as an annual in cold winter regions or overwinter indoors. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when soil surface is dry. |
| Blooms | Early summer |
| Mature Size | Reaches 24 in. tall, 20 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Poolside |
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| Design Ideas | Red Star Cordyline works well in a modern or tropical landscape, or in a decorative patio container planted alone or with complementary perennials. The architectural structure of the plant lends itself to a minimalist landscape. Plant linear with decorative rock or a small textured groundcover. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Lavender (Lavandula); False Heather (Cuphea); Lantana (Lantana); Verbena (Verbena); Canna (Canna) |
| Care | Thrives in deep, fertile, well-drained soils; shelter from harsh winds. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to develop root system. Once established in landscape water regularly during growing season; reduce frequency in cooler winter months. Water container plants when soil surface becomes dry. Move indoors before the threat of frost. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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