Saccharum giganteum
Sugarcane Plumegrass
Please register or login to build your personal plant list.Sugarcane Plumegrass is a showy, tall grass, which grows best in wet areas in full sun. Clusters of coppery-rose flowers bloom in October,...
Description:
Sugarcane Plumegrass is a showy, tall grass, which grows best in wet areas in full sun. Clusters of coppery-rose flowers bloom in October, followed by fluffy, peach-colored seed heads. Fall foliage color is brown with shades of red and purple. Use Sugarcane Plumegrass as an accent plant, or plant in masses. It is a good grass for rain gardens. Sugarcane Plumegrass may be difficult to find commercially. Tell your local garden center or nursery about your interest in this plant.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Giant Plumegrass
Plant Type: Grass
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow
Deer Resistance: None
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: Coastal Plain - CP
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Drought Tolerance: None
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 6 - 10 ft
Spread: 0.25 - 0.5 ft
Growth Rate: Fast