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Sugar Cane 'Blue Ribbon'

Saccharumofficinarum

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Saccharum (SAK-er-um)

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Species

officinarum (off-ik-IN-ar-um)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Fall/Early Winter

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Sugar Cane 'Blue Ribbon'

Saccharumofficinarum

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