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Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass

Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'

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Overview

Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') is an ornamental perennial with variegated, green and white-striped leaves. It boasts a graceful, arching habit and reaches 5-6 feet in height with a 3-4-foot spread. In late summer, it features reddish-bronze plumes that mature to fluffy, silver-white, adding autumn-winter interest. Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. Hardy to USDA Zone 5, it's perfect for borders and focal points.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Climate Temperate
Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') — Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') is an ornamental perennial with
Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') — green and white-striped leavesCosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') — It boasts a graceful, arching habit and reaches 5-6 feet in height with a 3-4-foot spreadCosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') — it features reddish-bronze plumes that mature to fluffy

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
6–10 Ft.
Mature width
4–5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') — Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') is an ornamental perennial with
Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') — green and white-striped leaves
Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') — It boasts a graceful, arching habit and reaches 5-6 feet in height with a 3-4-foot spread
Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis 'Cosmopolitan') — it features reddish-bronze plumes that mature to fluffy

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