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Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Blue Switch Grass
![Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' Blue Switch Grass from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-545.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- One of the most upright varieties of Panicum
- Metallic blue leaves turn yellow in the fall
- Airy pink panicles in late summer-early fall
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Dried Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-108.png)
Dried Flower/ Foliage
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
Mass Planting
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Panicum is a native grass. Easy to grow in in soil type. Drought tolerant once established. Grows best in full sun, but will tolerate light shade. Wind and salt tolerant, making it a good choice for the road or seaside.
Height: 5-6 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Price Level 1: $29.99~#2
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Blue
- Yellow
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Keep Well-Watered