Switchgrass, Heavy Metal
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Description
Stiff, metallic blue blades distinguish this carefree native grass from others. Retains vertical form without flopping, topped by airy, pink-tinged panicles in summer. Brilliant foliage in fall. Attractive seed heads provide winter food for birds. Withstands seasonal flooding, yet drought tolerant when established.
Description courtesy of Monrovia
- Bloom Colors
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Mid Summer
- Botanical Name
- Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
- Foliage Colors
- Blue Light Green Red Silver
- Height
- 4'
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun Partial Sun
- Width
- 2'