{"product_id":"pennisetum-first-knight","title":"Pennisetum First Knight","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst Knight Ornamental Grass makes a bold vertical accent with broad, sword-like foliage that develops rich burgundy-purple to nearly black color in strong sun. It grows quickly into an upright clump about four to five feet tall, bringing dramatic contrast to sunny beds and large containers. Heat and humidity help it put on its best display through the long South Carolina summer. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCenchrus purpureus 'Tift 10'\u003c\/em\u003e PP25,515 (syn. \u003cem\u003ePennisetum purpureum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the darkest foliage; tolerates part sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4-5 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy-purple to nearly black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers or feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, upright sword-like foliage; reddish flower plumes may appear late in the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall when flowering occurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average; performs best with regular moisture in well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, vigorous and clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen, bold accent, privacy grouping, mixed border, large container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally deer resistant, not deer-proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Carolina garden note:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Knight thrives in Zone 8b heat. Mulch the root zone before winter and wait for fresh spring growth before cutting back old foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care. Availability changes with nursery inventory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Towns Edge Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45146008289488,"sku":"OGR-1015-03G","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/6954\/1584\/files\/IMG_5788.heic?v=1788962576","url":"https:\/\/townsedgenursery.com\/products\/pennisetum-first-knight","provider":"Towns Edge Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}