This clumping shrub-like perennial has multiple cane-like stems and branches that form a bushy habit. It has terminal dark green sword-shaped leaves with red margins and the tiny creamy white flowers appear in a cluster during early summer. 

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Dracaena marginata is naturally found in Madagascar growing in well drained fertile organic rich moist soils in a protected semi shaded to sunny position and is frost tender but mildly drought tolerant.

The Red Edged Dracaena is grown for its clumping habit and colourful foliage. It is planted in small gardens or parks for a tropical effect around water features or in shaded understory positions. It is also grown in courtyard planter boxes or pots and is suitable for coastal and inland regions. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is moderately long lived. When young it is commonly grown as an indoor plant tolerating low light and a humid environment. ID 616  

Note:
This plant is also commonly known as the Madagascar Dragon Tree.

Dracaena (dra-SEEN-a) marginata (mar-gi-NAH-ta)

Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee)