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Saccharum arundinaceum 'Purple People Greeter'

Also Known As

  • Purple People Greeter Hardy Cane

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

  • H: 8'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Saccharum arundinaceum 'Purple People Greeter' plant details

Saccharum arundinaceum 'Purple People Greeter' is a deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with variegated foliage. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saccharum arundinaceum 'Purple People Greeter'

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen variegated
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 8 FT tall
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saccharum arundinaceum 'Purple People Greeter'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Gardening facts about Saccharum arundinaceum 'Purple People Greeter' plant

How to Grow Saccharum arundinaceum 'Purple People Greeter'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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