Plume Grass
Saccharum giganteum
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Sugarcane Plume Grass, Giant Plume Grass |
| Plant Family: | Poaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Birds |
| Bloom Time: | Late August to late September |
| Fruit Timing: | Late August to mid October (Hough) |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S3 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |