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Posted 03/23/2023 in Annual

Saccharum officinarum

Commonly known as sugar cane. It is perennial grass that grows up to 8 inch tall. Flower pikes bloom in later summer and the fall. Commonly used in sugar and molasses. Look out for 'Pele's Smoke' to use as an ornamental plant.

Post Details

Latin Name
Saccharum officinarum
Common Name
Sugar Cane
Planting Zone
Zone 9 Zone 10
Bloom Season
Spring
Flower Color
White
Height
5-8 ft
Spread
5-8 ft
Suggested Uses
Grouping Specimen
Potential Pests
Caterpillars. borers, termites, spittle bugs, mealybugs, and beetles

Plant Story

Commonly known as sugar cane. It is perennial grass that grows up to 8 inch tall. Flower pikes bloom in later summer and the fall. Commonly used in sugar and molasses. Look out for 'Pele's Smoke' to use as an ornamental plant.

Special Care Instructions

Grown as an annual in zones 8 or warmer. It is commercially used for sugar and molasses

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