Description
Pennisetum hybrid Royal Collection ‘Tift 10’ First Knight® Fountain Grass is a striking ornamental grass known for its elegant, arching foliage and distinctive, bottlebrush-like flower spikes that emerge in late summer and persist into fall. This cultivar, a hybrid within the Pennisetum genus, is prized for its compact growth habit, reaching typically around 3 to 4 feet in height, making it well-suited for both borders and container gardens. The leaves exhibit a rich, deep green color that provides a lush backdrop for the soft, silvery-pink inflorescences, which add texture and movement to landscape designs. Developed through hybridization to combine the best qualities of fountain grasses, ‘First Knight’ is valued for its drought tolerance, adaptability to various soil types, and resistance to common pests and diseases. Its ornamental appeal and reliable performance have made it popular in residential and commercial landscapes, often used to create focal points or mass plantings with graceful, flowing form. This cultivar has been recognized in the horticultural community for its superior garden performance and aesthetic qualities.