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'Tift 10', sold under the trade name of FIRST KNIGHT, is a selection made by Dr. Wayne Hanna at the University of Georgia for its extremely dark, blackish-purple foliage. It is the result of a planned breeding program of a cross between Pennisetum glaucum, P. purpureum and P. squamulatum.
Like its parents and peers, ‘First Knight’ thrives in the heat. And like them, it has the look of phormium but the vigor and other character-istics of pennisetum. The Royal Collection forms processions of graceful blades that grow darker and more regal as the season intensifies. ‘Prince’ stands a commanding 5 to 6 feet tall,
Pennisetum 'First Knight' Fountain Grass. Category: Ornamental Grass, Tender Perennial, Fall Varieties; Patent: PP25,515; Hardiness Zone: 7-11; Height: 4-6 ft; Spread: 2-3 ft; Spacing: 30-40 in; Foliage Color: Black; Deep black-purple foliage makes quite a statement as a specimen plant or in a mass. Stands tall and straight with beautiful form.
Fountain Grass ‘First Knight’ (Pennisetum purpureum) Care Guide. Prepare the garden by breaking up the existing soil (use a hoe, spade, or power tiller). Add organic matter such as manure, peat moss or garden compost until the soil is loose and easy to work.
Apr 28, 2017 · This collection gives you the best of both worlds—the look of phormium along with the vigor and other characteristics of pennisetum. Selections include Prince, Princess, Princess Caroline, Princess Molly, First Knight, Majestic, Regal Princess, Royal Lady and most recently, Noble (pictured).
First Knight Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) - 3 Gallon Pot. Yet another new cold hardy purple fountain grass from the breeding program at the University of Georgia, 'First Knight' was selected by Dr. Wayne Hanna for its extremely dark, blackish-purple foliage.
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Pennisetum First Knight. Ce pennisétum introduit en 2013, forme une touffe de feuilles très érigées au centre, avec des feuilles arquées autour du plant. Son feuillage noirâtre est le plus foncé de la série.
