Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Blue Switch Grass
- Great upright grower
- Blue foliage and yellow fall color
- Blooms July through September
- Great as a specimen and also masses well
- Category: Ornamental Grass, Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 3-4 ft
- Spread: 2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Blue Shades
Purchase options for Blue Switch Grass
- Size: #1 -
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$24.00
- Size: #2 -
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$33.00
- Size: #3 -
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$46.00
One of the best upright growers in the garden with wonderful blue foliage and yellow fall color. A wonderful specimen that masses well. Blooms July through September.
Growing Tips for Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Cut back in early April. Clump-forming. Divide every 5-7 years. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Also tolerant of seacoast conditions.