Pennisetum hybrid ‘First Knight’ has the deepest, darkest, blackest purple foliage, center leaves grow upward; outer leaves arch gracefully.
‘First Knight’ stands out in the garden or container in creative combinations with annuals or perennials. This is a great performer in the landscape, in mass plantings or as a specimen. Its low maintenance and high disease resistance make it a reliable choice.
Thrives in the heat and the blades grow darker as the heat rises.
Height: 48-54 inches
Spread: 24-36 inches
Full Sun