Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'

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

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Brown, Red

HEIGHT:
175-275 cm

SPREAD:
125-150 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.

Additional Notes about Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass:

Warning: Although individual Miscanthus cultivars are reputedly sterile, two cultivars can sometimes cross-pollinate, and produce viable seed, becoming invasive in several states, and in Southern Ontario. (pers obs.)

Recommendation: plant only one cultivar, and if there are other Miscanthus in the neighbourhood, consider a native or nativar substitute.

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. Conversely, extra care should be taken when planting in early spring or late fall.