We Love First Knight Napier Grass
The royal bloodline of this Pennisetum family has done it again—‘First Knight’ napier grass has the boldest, darkest, richest black-purple foliage color to date and it’s ruling the gardens in…
The royal bloodline of this Pennisetum family has done it again—‘First Knight’ napier grass has the boldest, darkest, richest black-purple foliage color to date and it’s ruling the gardens in style. We love how the foliage of ‘First Knight’ stands tall and straight and then gently arches to form a graceful, architecturally strong element in the garden. It is ideal as a specimen plant, planted en masse for a bold statement or used in a container.
Botanical name: Pennisetum ‘First Knight’
Common name: ‘First Knight’ napier grass
Height: 48–54 inches
Width: 24–36 inches
Foliage: Deep black-purple
USDA Zones: 7–11
Flowers: Grown for its foliage, First Knight will only bloom in totally frost-free areas.
‘First Knight’ is disease resistant, tolerates heat with ease, thrives in full sun and is salt resistant. Prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly.
