Spike Dracaena (Dracaena indivisa 'Spikes')
drah-SEE-nah in-div-IZ-ah 'Spikes'

Evergreen Perennial (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Asparagaceae Family
The Proven Winners branded selection of Spike Dracaena, grown for its bold, upright, sword-shaped foliage.

Known in the trade simply as "Spike," this upright plant has long, narrow, arching leaves that give it a dramatic, fountain-like silhouette. Grown almost entirely for its foliage rather than its flowers, it tolerates both bright and lower-light conditions and is popular as the vertical "thriller" element in mixed container plantings.

Pros

  • Bold, upright accent for containers and landscapes
  • Tolerates a range of light conditions
  • Low-maintenance and slow-growing

Cons

  • Not reliably winter-hardy outdoors in the Chicago area
  • Mildly toxic to dogs and cats if chewed
Highlights Long, sword-shaped leaves provide contrast in the garden all season Foliage Interest Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 24 - 36 inches tall. 15 - 18 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Tags Annual in Chicago, Evergreen, Full Sun, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Partial Sun, Perennial, Tender Perennial, Thrillers, Tropical

Photos of This with...

Spike Dracaena, Superbells Lemon Slice Calibrachoa, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy, Proven Accents Petite Licorice, Proven Accents Tricolor Sweet Potato Vine, Pink Chablis Deadnettle, Luscious Royale Cosmo Lantana, Royal Velvet English Lavender, Laguna Sky Blue Lobelia, Boldly Lavender Rose Geranium, Supertunia Royal Magenta Petunia, Supertunia Royal Velvet Petunia, Lemon Coral Stonecrop, Lime Variegated Periwinkle, Variegated Greater Periwinkle,
 
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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 05/17
2024 : 02/08 - 06/02
2023 : 03/02 - 05/14

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Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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