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Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
Maiden Grass
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Tall, spectacular ornamental grass is grown for it luminous, variegated foliage of arching green leaves with creamy margins and pale green midribs. Elegant copper flower plumes appear in late summer or early fall. Recipient of the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society in 2001.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass get?
About 6' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Cosmopolitan Maiden Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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