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Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'–Ornamental Grass–Drought Tolerant 1 Gallon

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'–Ornamental Grass–Drought Tolerant 1 Gallon

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Grass, Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Grass, 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 golden yellow in the fall. It adds a vertical element to garden designs and is valued for its drought tolerance and adaptability to various soil types.

Suggested Uses

This grass is perfect for use in borders, as a specimen plant, or in mass plantings. It works well in prairie-style gardens and is excellent for erosion control on slopes. 'Heavy Metal' is also suitable for container gardening.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Grass, Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Heavy Metal' Blue Switch Grass
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Reaches 3-5 feet in height, 2-3 feet in width
  • 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, attracts birds
  • 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, suitable for dried arrangements
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Echinacea, Rudbeckia, and other prairie plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring roots are well spread in the hole.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates drought once established.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils.
  • 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 from extreme temperatures.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
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