Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'

porcupine grass, maiden grass, eulalia, Japanese silver grass, ornamental grass, variegated miscanthus or variegated silver grass

Family	Gramineae
Plant Type	ornamental grass
Zone	USDA: 6a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H2 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Spread	0.8 - 1.8 m (2.5 - 6 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The ornamental grass Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' (porcupine grass) yields showy and bright pink blossoms during early autumn to late autumn. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and bold textured foliage. Striped fruit are produced by Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' (porcupine grass). Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' (porcupine grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, mass planting, specimen, screening and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' tolerates drought and pollution, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions	Be advised that Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' (porcupine grass) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.