Heavy Metal Blue Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal') 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.
Common Name | Heavy Metal Blue Switchgrass |
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Botanical Name | Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Pink, White |
Mature Height | 60-72" tall |
Mature Spread | 24-36" wide |
Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average |
Amount Of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" |
Advantages | Deer Resistant |
Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | Yes |
Blue Switchgrass
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