The perennial fountain grasses are a prized group for landscaping accents, and they live up their name. They are "mound-forming" creating a fountain-like focal point wherever they grow, with a spectacular bloom in midsummer.
"Karley Rose" is probably the most famous of this group, due to the lovely rose-colored plumes, which rise up to three feet in midsummer, and then persist into the fall. This beauty is useful in full sun or partial shade.
Karley Rose adds dramatic effect in perennial gardens, general landscaping, or wildflower meadows. A great ornamental grass!
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Botanical Name
: Pennisetum orientale
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Common Name
: Fountain Grass
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Color
: Dark green foliage topped with long-blooming rose lavender plumes
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Spread/Width
: 18-24" wide
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Bloom Time
: Plumes form in mid summer and continue well into fall.
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Sun/Shade
: Full sun or partial shade
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Soil Preferences
: Prefers a rich loamy soil with good drainage. However it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it receives periodic watering.
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