Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass Trimmed

Overview: A fountain grass grown for its long-blooming, rose-pink flower plumes.

Mature size: Approximately 2–3 ft. tall and wide.

Sun exposure: Full sun

Flowering season: Mid to late summer into fall, with bottlebrush-like, plume flower spikes

Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9, depending on species

Water needs: Average; drought-tolerant once established

Special features: Noted for an especially long bloom period compared to most fountain grasses. Clumping ornamental grass with soft, arching foliage and fuzzy flower spikes that sway in the wind; cut back in late winter before new growth starts; some species may not reliably survive cold winters and are grown as annuals in colder zones

Wildlife value: Seeds and cover for birds

Botanical name: Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

Category: Grasses