Grass - Ornamental

Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

Oriental Fountain Grass

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

A new Pennisetum with a big future. Abundant, 8-10" flower spikes start light lavender, mature dark purple, and dry to beige above a flowing mound of fine green foliage. Hardy to at least Zone 6. PP12909

Height

36-40"

Spread

36"

Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' Plant Care:

Cut to 6" in March. Prefers well-drained, consistently moist soil.

Oriental Fountain Grass Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate soil moisture.

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Dried Flower

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant