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These grasses are beautiful. Do you have to cut them down in the spring like some other grasses?
Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass Pennisetum orientale
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 3' - 3'4"
Spread: 2' - 3'
Height: 91cm - 1.0m
Spread: 61cm - 91cm
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Details
36 - 40 Inches24 - 36 Inches24 - 36 Inches91cm - 1.0m61cm - 91cm61cm - 91cmFeatures
Uniform, upright clumps of gracefully arching, deep green foliage erupt into soft rose-purple plumes from early summer until frost. Enjoy its subtle straw color in the winter.
Drought TolerantResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:36 - 40 Inches 91cm - 1.0mSpacing:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Colors:RedFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Deep greenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:This grass will be a focal point wherever it's planted, but is especially beautiful when the plumes are backlit by the early morning or late afternoon sun. It is also quick to establish in the landscape and is quite drought tolerant.
Karley Rose Pennisetum orientale USPP 12,909 -
2 Reviews
5141321Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.-
Kerry M Komadina, Canada, 2 years ago
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Such a pretty fountain of grass with brown/beige and purple tinged plumes. Tripled in size quickly while keeping its great shape.
Laura, New Jersey, United States, 3 years ago
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