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Miscanthus sinensis Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass
Wide, robust leaves have a creamy-white and green variegation. Silky tassels of different heights and colorations add texture and elegance to the winter garden.
- » Leaves up to 25 mm wide arch gracefully on sturdy upright stems
- » Foliage is variegated with dark green centres and creamy-white stripes, turning tan in the fall
- » Feathery panicles of coppery-red flowers turn beige
- » Bloom Time: Late summer
- » Flower Colour: Coppery-red to beige
- » Flower Height: 275 cm
- » Foliage Height: 175-200 cm
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
1gal
$25.38
2gal
$39.38
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
Plants should be divided, in spring, every few years, to maintain freshness. Foliage can be left standing all winter, however, it should be pruned early to mid-spring to make way for new growth.