Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal

Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal

Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal is a clump-forming, upright switch grass valued for its steely blue foliage that holds a strong vertical habit, warming to yellow-orange tones in autumn. Airy, pink-tinged flower panicles appear in late summer and continue into early autumn, adding fine texture and movement. Grow in full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil; once established it is drought tolerant and low-maintenance. Ideal as an architectural accent in mixed borders or prairie-style schemes; leave stems for winter structure and cut back in late winter or early spring.

Position: Full sun Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
flowering:august
flowering:september
flowercolour:pink
leafcolour:blue
size:90cm-2m
gardenstyle:architectural
specialconditions:tolerates-drought
specialconditions:dry-sun