Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’

('Heavy Metal', Blue, Switchgrass)


$19.99


Hardiness Zones:

 5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

The ‘Heavy Metal’ switchgrass has a striking metallic blue leaf color. It has a very upright, erect growth habit and will not fall over in a heavy rain. In autumn, pink flowers are formed and the fall leaf color is yellow. The loose, broad, weeping plumes of purple-green spikelets, bloom stalks rise above the foliage. It is quite handsome when used in groups. It thrives in full to partial sun.

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Description

Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates wide range of soils, including dry ones, but prefers moist, sandy or clay soils. Tends to flop in rich soils. Generally best in full sun. Will grow in part shade, but begins to lose its columnar form in too much shade, growing more openly and possibly falling over. Grows primarily in clumps, but may infrequently spread by rhizomes. Also may self-seed in optimum growing conditions. Cut back clumps to the ground in late winter to early spring.

Additional information

Common Name

'Heavy Metal', Blue, Switchgrass

Botanical Name

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Fast

Light Requirements

Part-sun, Sun

Height

4 to 5'

Width

2 to 3 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

Summer

Flower Color

pink

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

Metallic blue

Deer Resistant

Yes

Fall Color

Yellow

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