Sugarcane plumegrass

Sugarcane plumegrass (Saccharum giganteum) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest.
It grows rapidly as a bunch to a height of about 9.8 feet with roots at least 24 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 3.5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and no drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Saccharum giganteum profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Saccharum Category:Native perennial grasses and sedges Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Natives between 6 and 12 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs