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Red Star Dracaena Palm
Mexican Feather Grass
Red Star Texas or Autumn Sage
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Red Star Dracaena Palm

Common name: Red Star Dracaena Palm
Botanical name: Cordyline 'Red Star'

The 'Red Star' cultivar is an evergreen perennial that grows 8' to 10' tall and 5' wide. It has sword-like leaves that are burgundy reddish. It likes full sun, and is very tolerant of heat and drought. It will live in any type of soil that is well drained. Cut back to develop multiple trunks.

Mexican Feather Grass

Common name: Mexican Feather Grass
Botanical name: Nassella tenuissima

The Mexican Fan Grass is a beautiful, fine, airy grass that is emerald green in color. It has many soft yellow-beige flower stalks in the spring. This grass grows 10"-12" tall , 1'-2' wide, and is drought tolerant. It is a very aggressive reseeder and once it takes off in the garden it is hard to stop. Invasive.

Red Star Texas or Autumn Sage

Common name: Red Star Texas or Autumn Sage
Botanical name: Salvia greggii 'Red Star'

This shrub will grow 1'-4' tall and wide. It has glossy green leaves with red flowers that bloom from spring through fall. It prefers well draining soil with regular watering although it will take drought conditions. It will become leggy looking. Prune spent flowers to encourage more blooming.