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Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose'

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Overview

Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' is a perennial grass valued for its fluffy rose-colored plumes and arching green foliage. Flourishing in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches a height of 2-3 feet and spreads 2-3 feet wide. Preferring full sun, it tolerates a range of soils. Its mid-summer to fall blooms and fountain-like form add texture and movement, making it ideal for borders and accent planting. Drought and heat tolerant once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–9Climate Temperate
Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — Flourishing in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches a height of 2-3 feet and spreads 2-3 feet
Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — making it ideal for borders and accent plantingKarley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — Flourishing in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches a height of 2-3 feet and spreads 2-3 feetKarley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — Preferring full sun, it tolerates a range of soilsKarley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — Its mid-summer to fall blooms and fountain-like form add texture and movementKarley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — is a stunning and robust perennial that brings grace and movement to any landscapeKarley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — more commonly referred to as Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — Drought and heat tolerant once established
Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — making it ideal for borders and accent planting
Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — Flourishing in USDA zones 5-9, it reaches a height of 2-3 feet and spreads 2-3 feet
Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — Preferring full sun, it tolerates a range of soils
Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — Its mid-summer to fall blooms and fountain-like form add texture and movement
Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — is a stunning and robust perennial that brings grace and movement to any landscape
Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Orientale 'Karley Rose') — more commonly referred to as Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass

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