All Plants :: All Ornamental Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Blue Switch Grass
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- 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
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
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
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