Photo by Patricia Cunningham
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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
Garden photo gallery of Pennisetum 'First Knight'
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
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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