Heavy Metal Blue Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal
SKU: HC016181
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Overview
Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal' (Blue Switch Grass) is a choice ornamental native grass named for its attractive, stiffly upright blue-gray foliage. It blooms with attractive tan flowering sprays in late summer.
key features
Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal
Advantages
Native, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Mass Plantings, Erosion Control
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
60-72" tall
Mature Spread
24-36" wide
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
SKU
HC016181
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