Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass

Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass produces smoky rose-pink plumes for an unusually long season, beginning in early summer and continuing into fall. Fine dark-green foliage forms an upright fountain-shaped clump beneath the soft flower heads. It is an excellent choice for sunny borders, mass plantings, containers, and cut or dried arrangements. Plant in well-drained soil and cut back in late winter before fresh growth appears. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' PP12,909
• Light: Full sun
• USDA zones: 5–9
• Mature size: 3–4 ft in bloom tall × 2–3 ft wide
• Foliage: Deciduous; fine-textured dark-green blades
• Flowers / feature: Long smoky rose-pink bottlebrush plumes
• Bloom / interest season: Early summer through fall
• Water: Low to average; drought tolerant once established
• Growth habit: Upright, arching fountain-shaped clump
• Landscape uses: Borders, mass plantings, specimens, containers, cut or dried arrangements
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant, not deer-proof

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.