Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Erianthus ravennae, Saccharum ravennae
Deciduous, Evergreen
Number of Varieties
190800
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40000
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Habitat
marshes, Riverbanks
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-99-11
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 6
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Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Erosion control
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Rock Garden / Wall