Miscanthus Cosmopolitan Green/White

$29.99 / 3G


Item # 09818


Botanical: Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
Common: Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass
Extended Features: Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan', also known as Maiden Grass, this strong upright grower with a rounded habit has wide ribbon-like foliage with creamy white and dark green variegation. Showy feathery plumes. Full sun to light shade. Highly salt tolerant and prefers moist to well drained soils. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan' Common Name: Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass Features: Salt Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Upright Habit, Rounded Habit Bloom Time: Fall Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Resists Deer, Rabbits Mature Plant Size: 5 - 6 feet Zone 5 - 9
How To Maintain: Feed in March and November with Planttone. Re-mulch every January and June. Prune almost to the ground every April 1st. Deep soak every 2 weeks the first 2 summers. Cut plumes in fall and spray with preservative for dried flower arrangements.
Usage: Attractive accent, screen, or mass planting
Plant In: Full sun, fertile well drained soil
Interest: Feathery plumes
Bloom In: Late summer - winter
Flower: Feathery white flower plumes
Full Size: 4'x4'
Spacing: 3-5'
Habit: Clumping, erect foliaged perennial
Growth: Fast
Exposure: Full Sun-Partial Sun
Hardiness: 0 to 10 deg. F
Water Use: Water regularly as needed
Leaf: Wide green leaves with cream striping
Seasonal: Perennial