Pennisetum x 'Karley Rose'
Fountaingrasses
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Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum x 'Karley Rose') - Description
Fountain grass is a very delicately textured plant that adds a soft touch to the garden. In mid summer, deep rose fluffy flowers emerge on nearly invisible spikes, giving the appearance that the flowers are suspended on top of the foliage.
Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum x 'Karley Rose') - Blooming
Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.
Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum x 'Karley Rose') - Growth
Feathery, bottlebrush or bushy, foxtail like seed heads. Annuals and hardy and tender perennials. Clump forming grasses. Grows best in full sun. Works well as part of a border or rock garden. The spikelets make nice additions to a fresh or dried flower ensemble.
Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum x 'Karley Rose') - Planting
Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seeds in early spring. Some species self-seed at high rates.
Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum x 'Karley Rose') - Pest
Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.
Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum x 'Karley Rose') - Interesting facts
Pennisetum is found worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate areas. Species are used as a type of millet.
Fountaingrasses (Pennisetum x 'Karley Rose') - Soil and irrigation
Average to rich, well-draining soil.
