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Pennisetum ''First Knight''

First Knight Fountain Grass

  • Incredible foliage
  • Can be used as an annual or perennial

  • Category: Ornamental Grass
  • Alternate Cultivar: 'Tift 10'
  • Patent: PP25,515
  • Hardiness Zone: 7-11
  • Height: 4-5 ft
  • Spread: 2-3 ft

Purchase options for First Knight Fountain Grass

  • Size: 12 DECO -
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: In Stock

$41.00


This garden standout will fill space quickly with its extremely dark, purple-black, upright, sword-like foliage. Outstanding summer show. Can be grown as an annual where it is not winter hardy. Perfect for grouping or as a single specimen.

Attributes
Cut Flower/Foliage
Focal Point
Foliage Color
Black
Purple
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Growing Tips for Pennisetum ''First Knight''

Thrives with full sun in well-drained soil. Fertilize yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune to within 4" of ground level in late winter.