Saccharum giganteum, Sugarcane Plumegrass, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennial

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Saccharum giganteum, Sugarcane Plumegrass, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennial

(requires a minimum purchase of 10 plants)

10 or more $10.00 each
25 or more $8.00 each

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For Shipping, Install and additional info please see “About Bare Root“.

Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid November to early spring.

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Saccharum giganteum Saccharum giganteum (Walter) Pers. Sugarcane Plumegrass, Giant Plumegrass Poaceae (Grass Family) Synonym(s): Erianthus giganteus, Erianthus giganteus var. compactus, Erianthus laxus, Erianthus saccharoides USDA Symbol: SAGI USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Description

Saccharum giganteum, Sugarcane Plumegrass, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennial

Saccharum giganteum
Saccharum giganteum (Walter) Pers.
Sugarcane Plumegrass, Giant Plumegrass
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Erianthus giganteus, Erianthus giganteus var. compactus, Erianthus laxus, Erianthus saccharoides
USDA Symbol: SAGI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Giant plume grass is a tall, coarse, erect grass growing 6-10 ft., with a large, fluffy, terminal panicle of reddish-peach seed heads.

A very showy, dramatically tall grass of moist areas, blooming in early fall in full sun.

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 10 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Flower: Flowers in 6 to 16 inch plume
Fruit: Peach to silver

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Color ranges from rose to coppery.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA
Native Distribution: NY to KY, s. to FL & e. TX; mostly absent from Appalachians
Native Habitat: Moist, open, sandy areas; bogs; swales

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium , High
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Drought Tolerance: Low
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Moist, sandy soils. Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
Conditions Comments: Clump will get bigger each year unless part of the roots are dug during the dormant period. Does best at the edge of ponds, streams, or water gardens.

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Accent. Grows in clumps, bog, or pond area. Combine with moisture-loving, fall-blooming flowers and meadow grasses.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Saccharum giganteum, Sugarcane Plumegrass, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennial

(requires a minimum purchase of 10 plants)

10 or more $10.00 each
25 or more $8.00 each

Wholesale pricing is based on quantity.

For Shipping, Install and additional info please see “About Bare Root“.

Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid November to early spring.

See all available Native Bare Root Perennials

Check the native status of Saccharum giganteum for your area : https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=SAGI

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