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Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Heavy Metal Switch Grass
Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:
Description
This perennial grass will grow 2-4' tall and 2-4' wide. It has narrow, blue/gray leaves with slender, light flowers that bloom in midsummer.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.