Cordyline stricta – Narrow-leaved Palm Lily

Description

Cordyline stricta – Narrow-leaved Palm Lily

Family: Asparagaceae
Packet: 10 seeds

Description

Cordyline stricta is a slender Australian native palm lily found in forests of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. Narrow, deep-green strap-like leaves cluster toward the ends of upright stems.

Key Features

• Flower Colour: Pale Purple / White
• Plant habit: Slender upright perennial shrub
• Garden interest and important notes: Branching sprays of pale lilac, purple or whitish flowers are followed by dark berries. It is useful as a light, upright accent in sheltered garden beds or large containers.

Growing Conditions

• Position: Semi-shade or filtered light, though established plants tolerate some sun.
• Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
• Water: Keep moist while young; established plants can tolerate some dry periods.
• Climate: Subtropical to mild temperate sites; vulnerable to severe frost.

Seed Propagation

1. Sow: Sow shallowly beneath the surface of moist seed-raising mix.
2. Germination conditions: Keep warm in shade or filtered light and maintain gentle, consistent moisture.
3. After germination: Pot up once seedlings are large enough to handle; avoid exposing roots to drying out.

Germination depends on seed freshness, temperature and growing conditions.

Germination advice: These instructions are a recommended guide. Germination results and timing may vary depending on seed freshness, storage, temperature and growing conditions. Alternative propagation methods may also be successful.