Black Knight Wheat is easy to grow and easy on the eyes. Grown as an ornamental grass it has rare beauty hardly seen in a garden.
Also known as black tip wheat. Since this plant is an annual it can be grown in just about any zone in the USA.
1 Live Plant Black Knight Wheat
Black Knight Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) – This ornamental grass grows approximately 3 feet tall with black seed heads, awns, and spikelets.
Excellent in Cut Flower Arrangements! Arts and Crafts, Home Decor.
Plants are wrapped and packaged to survive shipping.
How to grow Black Knight Wheat
USDA Zones: 3 – 10
Height: 36 inches
Flower Color: Black
Environment: Full sun
Latin Name: Triticum Aestiivum
Planting Directions
PLANTING DIRECTIONS: Can grow in any USDA zone.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 5-10 days at 60-70°F (16-21°C). SOWING: Direct seed (recommended) Ornamental grass seed.
Plant outside in Full Sun to Part Shade.
Dig hole 3x as big as the pot or root ball size.
Cover tops of roots with 1 inch of soil.
Pack the soil around the root ball.
Water immediately and keep soil moist for 1 week.
Black Knight Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) – This ornamental grass grows approximately 3 feet tall.
FAQ’s
More about the wheat
This easy-to-grow grass has a unique look. Very fancy white glumes (kernels) offset by long black awns.
Easy textural element for fresh and dried bouquets. Also known as durum wheat.
A black tip wheat with very fancy white glumes (kernels) offset by long black awns that gives a unique look, an easy textural element for fresh and dried bouquets.
They are easy to grow, also known as durum wheat and matures in about 75-80 days.
