Easily grown in light, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun.

FIRST KNIGHT fountain grass can be grown as an annual where it is not winter hardy.

Noteworthy Characteristics
Pennisetum is a genus of about 120 species of annual and perennial grasses from warm-temperate areas worldwide. Pennisetums are grown for their attractive foliage and in some cases also their attractive inflorescence. Some cultivars have striking purple foliage.

Genus name comes from the Latin penna meaning "feather" and seta meaning "bristle" in reference to the flowers having long, feathery bristles.

'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. It grows with upright sword-like foliage to 4 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. It thrives in heat and is perennial in Zone 7 and higher. Where not winter hardy it can be grown as an annual. U.S. Plant Patent PP25,515 awarded May 5, 2015.

Type: Ornamental grass
Family: Poaceae
Zone: 7 to 11
Height: 4.00 to 5.00 feet
Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Annual
Leaf: Colorful
Tolerate: Deer, Black Walnut, Air Pollution

Order Pickup allows you to order items on masterlandscapesupply.com and pick them up for free at our Covington, GA store.

Order Pickup is listed on the item’s page, and usually ready within hours* of placing your order.

To place an order using Order Pickup:

1. Find an item and select quantity.
2. Proceed to checkout and select Pick up and submit order.
3. Wait until you receive a pickup notification before you go to the store to pick up your item(s).
4. Bring your confirmation email when you come to collect your order.

This item is not available for shipping.

Thank you for considering our products for your purchase. We appreciate your interest in our offerings. However, we regret to inform you that this item in our inventory cannot be shipped via UPS, FedEx, USPS, or DHL due to either size, weight, or specific characteristics not allowed.

Our commitment to quality and safety extends to the shipping process, ensuring that products reach our customers in optimal condition. Unfortunately, certain items exceed the size or weight limitations set by shipping carriers, which prevents us from delivering them to you through standard shipping methods.