Auntie Lou Cordyline

Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou'

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Overview

The Cordyline fruticosa 'Auntie Lou', or Auntie Lou Cordyline, is a tropical perennial valued for its vibrant foliage. Reaching up to 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide, its leaves boast striking pink, cream, and green colors. This low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant prefers partial to full sun and well-draining soil. It adds a bold, exotic touch to landscape designs and serves well in mixed borders or as a focal point.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–11Climate Mediterranean

Auntie Lou Cordyline (Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou') — is a tropical perennial valued for its vibrant foliage

Auntie Lou Cordyline (Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou') — Reaching up to 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide, its leaves boast striking pink, cream, and green colors

Auntie Lou Cordyline (Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou') — This low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant prefers partial to full sun and well-draining soil

Auntie Lou Cordyline (Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou') — It adds a bold, exotic touch to landscape designs and serves well in mixed borders or as a focal point

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–6 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asparagaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Auntie Lou Cordyline (Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou') — is a tropical perennial valued for its vibrant foliage

Auntie Lou Cordyline (Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou') — Reaching up to 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide, its leaves boast striking pink, cream, and green colors

Auntie Lou Cordyline (Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou') — This low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant prefers partial to full sun and well-draining soil

Auntie Lou Cordyline (Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou') — It adds a bold, exotic touch to landscape designs and serves well in mixed borders or as a focal point

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