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    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

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    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.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    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

    See other plant types of Saccharum for your garden

    Saccharum ravennae

    aka Erianthus ravennae, Saccharum ravannae, Plume Grass, Ravenna Grass

    Plant Type

    Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Saccharum ravennae form by Keith Edkins
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    Saccharum officinarum 'Pele's Smoke'

    aka Ornamental Sugar Cane

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-9'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Saccharum officinarum 'Pele's Smoke' by Brian's Botanicals
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