Saccharum officinarum 'Pele's Smoke'

purple sugar cane

Family	Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 9a - 10b RHS: FH - HH EGF: H5 - G1 Australia: 3 - 4
Care Level	medium
Height	1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 ft)
Spread	0.8 - 1.2 m (2.5 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The foliage is dark fuchsia and black in colour. A specimen plant, Saccharum officinarum 'Pele's Smoke' (purple sugar cane) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container and specimen.