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

Purchase options for Blue Switch Grass

  • Size: #2 -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$33.00


  • Size: #3 -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • 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.

Attributes
Specimen
Foliage Color
Blue
Yellow
Maintenance and Care
Mass Planting
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Habit
Upright
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.