I'd like to use this plant as an outdoor annual in a container next summer in Zone 5b. I'm unable to find a source. If necessary, I'm willing to try a small one that I could start this winter inside and move outside in the spring would be good. Any advice on this or any mail order sources that DG'rs know about?
Cordyline fruticosa 'Black Magic'
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/53151/
Check the above link - several DG members have it for trade.
Duh! Thanks for the wake up call.
I'm not sure that's the one you're looking for--looks like it's just the straight species C. fruticosa.