Sugarcane plume grass (Saccharum giganteum)
Sugarcane plume grass, also known as Giant Reed, American Cane, Giant Sugar Cane
Sugarcane plume grass (Saccharum giganteum) is often used in ornamental landscaping for its attractive seed plumes. In natural settings, it prefers wet, moist soils commonly found in wetlands like marshes and riverbanks. This grass serves as a larval host for butterflies such as the common wood-nymph and clouded skipper. Additionally, its seeds, fruit, and nectar provide food for a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals.
Key Facts About Sugarcane plume grass
Attributes of Sugarcane plume grass
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
91 cm to 2.5 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.2 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
0.1-0.3 cm (flowers are tiny)
Flower Color
Pale, often white or purple-tinged
Scientific Classification of Sugarcane plume grass
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
Saccharum
Species
Sugarcane plume grass