Attractive narrow foliage which turns brown in the autumn with tinges of purple and orange. Beautiful silvery white flowerheads. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade and Shaded site. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Saccharum ravennae
Attractive narrow foliage which turns brown in the autumn with tinges of purple and orange. Beautiful silvery white flowerheads
Additional information
| Generic | Saccharum |
|---|---|
| Species | ravennae |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | silver |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade, Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Group planting, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed, Cut back in winter |
| Propagation | Division |
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