Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' ~ Monrovia® Karley Rose Fountain Grass bats The large soft blue flowers

The large soft blue flowers with cream anthers bloom in early spring first heavily on old wood than again in early summer on new wood

It is also relatively tolerant of air pollution and can withstand urban stressors such as compacted soil and limited space

Black Mondo Grass is a stunning clump forming evergreen ornamental grass with arching purple-black foliage and small bell-like dark lavender flowers that bloom atop of leafless stems in summer

and SW Asia

but resistant to chlorosis

Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' ~ Monrovia® Karley Rose Fountain Grass bats The large soft blue flowersMonrovia Karley Rose Fountain Grass is an ornamental grass with fluffy bottle brush like smokey rose purple flower spikes that bloom throughout summer and into fall. The narrow dark green foliage turns yellow tan in fall. Prefers part sun and well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 2' 3' Spread: 2' 3' Spacing: 2. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: