Ornamental Grasses: Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Botanical name: Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Common name: Switch Grass, 'Heavy Metal'
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| Soil: | damp, neutral, sand |
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| Zones: | 5a thru 9b |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
winter interest |
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description for "Ornamental Grasses: Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'"
'Heavy Metal' Switch Grass has blue-gray leaves turning yellow in the autumn. Stiff, upright habit. Flowers are pinkish, followed by buff-yellow seed heads. Looks great all winter. Works well as a companion for any of the helianthus or heliopsis.
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