Win Big Pots with The Royal Collection
Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Feb 19th 2026
Ornamental Napier Grass
From breeder Dr. Wayne Hanna, University of Georgia

A Royal Flush is the rarest hand in poker — you could play a lifetime and never see one.
But in ornamental grasses, the odds are in your favor. Ante up for our Royal Collection of bold, dark Pennisetum hybrids. Big presence. Strong performance. A sure bet every time.

Pennisetum hybrid First Knight™ ('Tift 10') PP25515
The broadest, darkest blades, with gleaming ruby red center stripes. Bred for enhanced disease resistance.
Upright/arching habit grows to just under five feet tall, big enough to make a statement, but manageable for massing or containers.
Hardy for Zones 8 (7)-11.

Pennisetum purpureum 'Prince' PP18509
Foliage turns deep purple in summer heat. Flowers only in frost-free winters.
Mature height 5 to 6 ft.
Zones 7-11

Pennisetum hybrid Majestic™ 'Tift 40' PP25518
Long, broad leaves of rich purple-red flow gracefully.
Mature height 6 ft.
Zones 7-11

Pennisetum hyb. Princess Caroline™ ('Tift 17') PP21464
Brilliant purple foliage is highly disease resistant. Sturdy habit makes for great garden presence.
Mature height 4 to 5 ft.
Zones 8(7)-11

Pennisetum p. 'Princess' PP17728
Similar to 'Prince,' but has a smaller form.
Mature height 3-4 ft.
Zones 7-11

Pennisetum hyb. Regal Princess™ ('Tift15') PP25517
Similar to 'Princess' with rich purple foliage and enhanced disease resistance.
Mature height 3-4 ft.
Zones 7-11
Play your cards smart. Plant the Royal Collection and watch them flush out to big, bold, regal splendor. You'll win the pot when you start with Ace-quality liners from Emerald Coast Growers – your easy choice!