Its unusual variegation alone--white margins and a rich green center midrib--makes 'Cosmopolitan' Miscanthus (Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan') an extremely popular ornamental grass. This plant is just beginning, but don't be misled--it'll  reach 6-8 feet tall. It likes full sun, tolerates drought, and attracts wildlife, and when it blooms, well, just take a look at the next picture.