Pennisetum Karley Rose 3 gal.

Pennisetum 'Karley Rose' (Fountain Grass) – 3 Gallon

Description  
Pennisetum 'Karley Rose' is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass prized for its showy, soft pink to rose-purple flower plumes that arch elegantly above narrow, deep green foliage. Blooming from early summer through fall, the airy, bottlebrush-like plumes add movement, color, and texture to the landscape, persisting well into autumn and even winter for extended interest. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant grass is perfect for borders, mass plantings, containers, or as a specimen accent. 'Karley Rose' is deer resistant, thrives in full sun, and adapts to a wide range of soils, making it a versatile and reliable choice for any garden

Key Features
- **Botanical Name:** Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'
- **Common Name:** Karley Rose Fountain Grass
- **Container Size:** 3 Gallon
- **Mature Size:** 2–3 ft tall (to top of foliage), 3–4 ft tall (with plumes), 2–3 ft wide
- **Growth Habit:** Upright, arching, clump-forming
- **Bloom Color:** Soft pink to rose-purple plumes
- **Bloom Time:** Early summer to fall; plumes persist into winter
- **Foliage:** Narrow, deep green leaves; turns golden-tan in fall
- **Sunlight:** Full sun (best flowering and form)
- **Soil:** Well-drained; tolerates a range of soil types
- **Water Needs:** Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- **Hardiness Zones:** USDA 5–9
- **Maintenance:** Very low; cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth
- **Special Features:** Deer resistant, drought tolerant, long-blooming, excellent for cut and dried arrangements, non-invasive

Care Instructions
1. **Planting:** Space 2–3 feet apart. Plant at the same depth as in the container, with the root crown slightly above soil level.
2. **Watering:** Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells.
3. **Pruning:** Cut back to 6–12 inches in late winter or early spring before new shoots appear.
4. **Fertilizing:** Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if desired.
5. **Mulching:** Add a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Landscape Uses
- Borders and beds
- Mass plantings
- Accent or specimen plant
- Containers and patio gardens
- Slopes and erosion control