Heavy Metal Grass -

(Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal')

Ornamental Grasses

Other Common Names: Blue Switch Grass, Wand Panic Grass, Heavy Metal Switch Grass
Family: Poaceae Genus: Panicum Species: virgatum Cultivar: 'Heavy Metal'

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Plant Type: Ornamental Grass, Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained

Water Needs: Average, Low

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Fast

Flower Color: Pink

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Blue, Blue Green

Average Height: 4' to 5', 5' to 6'

Average Width: 4' to 6'

Season of Color: Fall Blooms, Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect, Mildew, Salt Tolerant

Landscape Uses: Accent, Background, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups, Woodland Border

Growth Habits: Clumping, Grassy, Tall, Upright

Theme Gardens: Cottage, Japanese, Perennial

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8

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