Saccharum hybrid
Also Known As
- Saccharum poaceae
- Sugarcane
Plant type
grass / grass like, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Saccharum hybrid plant details
Saccharum hybrid is an evergreen fruit / vegetable or grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer tan and white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Saccharum hybrid
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: tan and white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: edible, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Saccharum hybrid
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Sugarcane is a tropical grass native to Asia, where sugarcane has been grown in gardens for more than 4,000 years. The product of interbreeding four species of the Saccharum genus, sugarcane is a giant, robust, sugary plant.
Gardening facts about Saccharum hybrid plant
How to Grow Saccharum hybrid
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- tan
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6'-9'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular
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