Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Switch Grass

  • Ornamental grass
  • Robust grower
  • Awesome metallic blue foliage
  • Colorful flower heads
  • Foliage offers great golden winter color
  • Use in the shrub or perennial border

Item Size Avail
10581
Notes: 36 x 8 Plumes
1G 5
10582
Notes: 24"
3G 315
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Gold
• Green
• Red
• Yellow
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Dry Soil
Habit
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring Bloomer
• Summer
• Winter
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Panicum is very easy to grow and is a good grass for beginners. It will grow in any soil, from sand to clay, is drought tolerant once established, and even withstands periodic flooding. Grow this grass in full sun. It will tolerate light shade, but will flop over if the shade is too heavy. Panicum is wind and salt tolerant, making it a good choice for seaside gardens or along roads that are salted in winter.