Perennials > Miscanthus > Miscanthus sinensis > Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'
Miscanthus sinensis
var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'
Cosmopolitan Chinese Silver Grass, Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass, Cosmopolitan Eulalia
| Family |
| Poaceae |
| Genus |
| Miscanthus |
| Species |
| sinensis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Cosmopolitan' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Variety |
| condensatus |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 15 |
| Height |
| 1.5 - 2 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 1.5 m |
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| General Description |
| Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' is a tall deciduous ornamental grass with long, arching, variegated leaves and copper-red flower tufts rising above. |
| Landscape |
| Use to add architectural height to a border or bed. Ornamental grasses in general lend themselves to less formal, low-maintenance plantings such as urban and naturalized areas or cottage and courtyard gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Protect from excess moisture in winter. Remove dead leaves and stems in spring to encourage new growth. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases of note. Watch for miscanthus mealybug and miscanthus blight. |
| Leaf Description |
| Broad (for a grass), linear with pale green and white variegation, arching. |
| Flower Description |
| Compact, feathery inflorescence. |
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