{"product_id":"miscanthus-cosmopolitan","title":"Miscanthus 'Cosmopolitan'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiscanthus 'Cosmopolitan'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold ornamental grass known for its striking variegated foliage with wide creamy white margins and green centers. This tall arching cultivar forms an elegant fountain like clump that brings movement and structure to the garden, especially when its copper tinged plumes emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 - 96 in x 48 - 60 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil; tolerates clay and average soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally resistant to deer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is derived from Miscanthus sinensis, a species native to East Asia. Widely used in ornamental landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides late season shelter and cover for small birds such as sparrows and finches, especially during winter if left standing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 48 - 60 in apart to allow for full mature spread and air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as a focal point in borders, backdrops, and foundation plantings. Also effective for screening or adding dramatic vertical interest in meadows and mixed perennial beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers upright blooms that complement the arching form of Miscanthus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia maxima (Giant Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides architectural drama and bold foliage that matches the scale of tall grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds airy lavender spikes and silvery foliage that contrasts with variegated blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii (Arkansas Blue Star)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fine, golden fall foliage that echoes the movement of grass plumes.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings height and motion with small purple flowers that hover above the Miscanthus clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45948320186529,"sku":"G MISCANTHUS COSMOPOLITAN","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/ppkkiiuujjhhjhj.jpg?v=1674843235","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/miscanthus-cosmopolitan","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}