Saccharum Species, Black Magic Repellent Plant, Burgundy Sugar Cane, Purple Sugar Cane, Sugar Cane 'Pele's Smoke'

Saccharumofficinarum

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Saccharum (SAK-er-um)
Species
officinarum (off-ik-IN-ar-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Fresno, California

Dunnellon, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

Miami Beach, Florida

Mulberry, Florida

Sanford, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Brunswick, Georgia

South Ozone Park, New York

Vieques, Puerto Rico

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Jamaica, NY (Zone 7a) | March 2018 | positive

Got this as a small plant in 2" pot at flower show barely big as a chopstick. Quickly grew and spread with beautiful burgundy canes and g...Read More

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Loxahatchee, FL | December 2008 | positive

Beautifully cane.great ornamental.This sugar cane have at least 30% more sugar then the white sugar cane.We have both in our farm and eve...Read More

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