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RedCrocus Heavy Metal Blue Switch Grass-Ornamental Grass for Borders and Naturalized Areas 1 Gallon

RedCrocus Heavy Metal Blue Switch Grass-Ornamental Grass for Borders and Naturalized Areas 1 Gallon

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Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Description

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal', commonly known as 'Heavy Metal' Blue Switch Grass, is a striking ornamental grass known for its upright, metallic-blue foliage that turns a beautiful yellow in the fall. This grass forms a dense clump and produces airy, pink-tinged flower panicles in late summer, adding texture and movement to the garden.

Suggested Uses

This versatile grass is perfect for adding vertical interest to borders, mass plantings, and naturalized areas. It is also suitable for erosion control on slopes and can be used in rain gardens. Its attractive foliage and flowers make it a great choice for cut arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Heavy Metal' Blue Switch Grass
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-4 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Sedum

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after the last frost or in early fall.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Average to dry
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Cut back to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.
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