Saccharum Species, Black Magic Repellent Plant, Burgundy Sugar Cane, Purple Sugar Cane, Sugar Cane 'Pele's Smoke' (Saccharum officinarum)
The 'Pele's Smoke' purple sugar cane has long, elegant, arching smoky-chocolate-purple to burgundy leaf blades originating from woody segmented dusky purple to maroon canes. Many of the leaf blades sport a long pink mid-rib. A small plant is shown. (San Antonio, Tx.)
A view of a large 'Pele's Smoke'purple sugar cane showing its deep attractive ribs. The mid-rib is especially pronounced and is sometimes a pinkish color. The slightly arching sturdy leaf blades are a smoky-chocolate-purple to burgandy color. (San Antonio, Tx.)
Chopped in segments, just planted in my garden, zone 9a, late winter
Chopped in segments, just planted in my garden, zone 9a, late winter
About ready to be added to my garden, zone 9a, late winter.
Four new shoots coming up. Mid-April, mid-Springtime, zone 9a/9b
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Saccharum Species, Black Magic Repellent Plant, Burgundy Sugar Cane, Purple Sugar Cane, Sugar Cane
Saccharum officinarum 'Pele's Smoke'
| Type: | Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo, Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
| Conditions: | Zone 9-11, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |