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    Pennisetum 'First Knight'

    Also Known As

    • First Knight Fountain Grass

    Plant type

    grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Pennisetum 'First Knight' plant details

    Pennisetum 'First Knight' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with black, burgundy and purple foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pennisetum 'First Knight'

    Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen black, burgundy and purple
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pennisetum 'First Knight'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Pennisetum 'First Knight' plant

    How to Grow Pennisetum 'First Knight'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy
      • purple
      • black

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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