Electric Flash Grass Tree

Electric Flash Grass Tree

5 Gallon
$69.00
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Electric Flash Grass Tree

Cordyline ‘Electric Flash‘

A dramatic, architectural plant with striking olive-brown and cream-variegated sword-like leaves and fragrant spring flowers.

$69.00
Container sizeSize guide 5 Gallon

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Description

Cordyline 'Electric Flash' is a striking, evergreen perennial prized for its dramatic, sword-like, variegated foliage and architectural, palm-like form. This bold plant forms a dense clump of narrow, arching leaves in a unique palette of olive-green with rich chocolate-brown centers and bright, creamy-yellow margins, creating an electrifying contrast . Over time, it develops a multi-trunked, palm-like appearance, adding a strong vertical element to the landscape . In late spring, mature plants produce tall, branching panicles of small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators . Exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, heat-loving, and low-maintenance, it is an outstanding choice for tropical borders, modern landscapes, containers, and as a dramatic accent in coastal and Mediterranean gardens.

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  • Mature height: 4-8 ft
  • Mature spread: 3-4 ft

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  • Foliage & Flowers: Narrow, arching, sword-like leaves with olive-green centers, chocolate-brown stripes, and broad, creamy-yellow margins; tall panicles of small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA 9-11 ; Sunset 8, 9, 14-24
  • Light Requirement: Full sun to partial sun (best variegation in bright light)
  • Core Benefits: Dramatic variegated foliage (olive, chocolate, cream), architectural form, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant, fragrant flowers.
  • Best Uses: Specimen plant, tropical borders, modern landscapes, coastal gardens, Mediterranean gardens, containers, mass plantings, entryways.

Faqs

Q: How large does Electric Flash Grass Tree get?
A: It forms a clump, typically reaching 4-8 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width. At maturity, it develops a multi-trunked, palm-like form.

Q: How much sun does it need for the best foliage color?
A: For the most vibrant variegation (cream margins, chocolate centers), provide full sun to partial sun. In too much shade, the foliage will lose its striking contrast and become greener.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is drought tolerant and heat-loving. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

Q: Does it flower?
A: Yes, mature plants produce tall, branching panicles of small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring, which are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Q: Is it cold hardy?
A: It is a tender perennial, reliably hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It is frost-tender and should be protected from freezing temperatures. In colder zones, it can be grown in containers and overwintered indoors.

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, it is generally resistant to deer.

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