Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'
Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass
- Main interest:
- unique purple red plumes
- Exposure:
- full sun, low to avergae water needs, average to fertile soil
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- purple-red, early summer
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 5: -28.9 ° C (-20 ° F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 3-4 ft (0.9-1.2 m) width: 3-4 ft (0.9-1.2 m)
- Use:
- border plant, container, drought tolerant, mass planting, specimen, focal point
Karley Rose Fountain Grass has an upright, graceful arching habit. Its smoky purple-red plumes appear in early summer, and remain until the first frost. The focal point in any landscape, especially when the plumes are backlit by morning or evening sun, giving them a glowing aura. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.
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- Main interest:
- unique purple red plumes
- Exposure:
- full sun, low to avergae water needs, average to fertile soil
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- purple-red, early summer
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 5: -28.9 ° C (-20 ° F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 3-4 ft (0.9-1.2 m) width: 3-4 ft (0.9-1.2 m)
- Use:
- border plant, container, drought tolerant, mass planting, specimen, focal point
Synonym(s): Cenchrus orientalis 'Karley Rose'