Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

Fountain Grass

Tips for Homeowners:

Cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring.  

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The beautiful arching green foliage with spikes of pink flowers will brighten the summer and fall garden and later when the leaves turn gold will create a scenic winter oasis.

  • Long blooming flower spikes
  • Smoky, rose-pink flowers
  • Foliage is very graceful, arching

An excellent contrasting grass for large groupings in open areas or as a specimen in borders or foundations.

Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 5-8
Color: Pink, Rose

Interesting Notes about Fountain Grass:

Fountain Grass is one of the most beautiful and graceful of grasses with its cascading, flowing foliage. Their care is minimal and most varieties thrive in sun and heat. They are dramatic when planted in sweeping masses or when one plant is sharing space with other perennials in the landscape. The beauty is extended inside when using the bottlebrush-type flowers in dried or fresh arrangements.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Ground Cover
  • Winter Interest
  • Container
  • Fall Color
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Specimen
  • Great Foliage
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Dried Flower/Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • Naturalizing

Foliage Color:

  • Gold
  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Fall
  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water