Pennisetum alopeduroides ‘Karley Rose’ is an outstanding selection of fountain grass enjoyed for its showy, dark, rose-purple flower spikes that cover the plant from mid-summer into early fall. Improved vigor, size, darker flowers and cold hardiness distinguish this variety from other fountain grasses. This plant is drought resistant/drought tolerant (xeric). 36-42" tall x 36" wide.
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
Karley Rose Fountain Grass
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Pennisetum alopeduroides Karley Rose
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Flower Color
 
   
 
Pink, Purple, Wheat
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
36-42" tall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
36" wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Mid summer through earlly fall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40"
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Easy To Grow, Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Dried Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings, Winter Interest, Adds Texture, Good For Erosion Control
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
Anywhere In The US
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fall