Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' |
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Heavy Metal Switch Grass |
This perennial grass will grow 3'-4' tall and 2-4' wide. It has narrow, blue/gray leaves with slender, lavender flowers that bloom in midsummer. In fall, the foliage turns yellow. This grass needs regular watering and more in hot summer areas. Prune in winter to refresh the grass.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.