Robust Oriental Fountain Grass

Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' Poaceae

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Sunny Border Ohio, Santa Rosa Gardens, Garden Crossings, The Nursery Stock Market Inc.

Description

This fountain grass forms a uniform clump of arching, deep green blades that erupt into intense, smokey rose-purple flowers from late May to frost. Grows 36-40".

USDA Hardiness Zone

5