
Heavy Metal Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
A stiff, upright native grass with striking metallic-blue foliage that turns yellow in autumn.
Availability varies by supplier and season.
About This Product
Heavy Metal is an exceptional selection of switch grass, prized for its vertical habit and intense blue metallic color during the growing season. In late summer, airy, delicate panicles appear above the foliage, adding further interest. This hardy native is incredibly adaptable and brings strong architectural form to any garden.
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