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Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

Oriental Fountain Grass

Darker green foliage, much taller and upright than the species.
Large, rich,smoky, rosy-red bottle-brush plumes in the summer.
Dark seed heads are very ornamental on this variety of Pennisetum!

Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
Container
Mass Planting
Ornamental Grass
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Summer
Winter
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Bloom Time
June - August
Liner Sizes
32 Liner
8's Mixed Tray
Additional Information about Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

Selection of P. orientale discovered by David Skwiot of Sunny Border Nurseries in 1995 and named after his daughter.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

This should be treated as a tender perennial in the Midwest, depending on the unpredictable winter.

Great Companions for Oriental Fountain Grass