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Products > Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'   Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' - Cosmopolitan Silver Grass THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ONLY - WE NO LONGER GROW THIS PLANT  [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) Origin: Asia, East (Asia) Variegated Foliage: Yes Flower Color: Silver Bloomtime: Summer/Fall Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-5 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' (Cosmopolitan Silver Grass) - A large semi-evergreen grass that grows to 6 to 8 feet tall with 1 1/2" wide leaves that have a strong creamy white variegation along the leaf margins. Similar to Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus', but has wider leaves and a more erect habit. Grow in full sun or light shade with regular water. Hardy to USDA Zone 6 (-10 degrees F).  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]