This palm-like shrub has multiple upright, weak greyish stems with that form a clump. It has drooping dark glossy green lance-shaped leaves and the small pink cup-shape flowers appear in a pendant cluster from late spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Cordyline stricta is naturally found in Australia growing along the coast from Queensland to New South Wales in wet to littoral rainforest. It prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil in a semi-shaded wind protected position and is drought and frost tender. 

The Slender Palm Lily is grown for its clumping habit and attractive foliage. It is planted in tropical settings in the understory or as a specimen in small gardens. It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 3-4 years and is moderately long lived. The shrub is also used around water features for a tropical effect and is used as an indoor plant when young. ID 3357

Cordyline (kor-DI-li-nee) stricta (STRIK-tah)

Asparagaceae (a-SPARE-uh-gus-AY-see-ee)