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Panicum Heavy Metal switch grass plant in a 3-gallon container, showcasing tall, vibrant ornamental grass with green and purple foliage.
3-gallon Panicum Heavy Metal switch grass, ornamental shrub with tall, green feathery plumes, ideal for landscape accents.
Panicum Heavy Metal switch grass, an ornamental grass shrub with tall, arching green and bronze foliage, in a 3-gallon pot.
Panicum Heavy Metal switch grass plant in 3-gallon container, ornamental grass with variegated foliage, suitable for landscaping.
3-gallon Panicum Heavy Metal Switch Grass plant from GoBuyPlants, showcasing tall, vibrant ornamental grass with green and purple foliage.
GoBuyPlants Panicum Heavy Metal switch grass, a 3-gallon ornamental shrub with tall, vibrant green blades and feathery flower plumes.
Panicum Heavy Metal switch grass plant in a 3-gallon container, showcasing tall, vibrant ornamental grass with green and purple foliage.

Panicum Heavy Metal ~ Switch Grass

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Add strong upright metallic-blue foliage and airy pink summer flowers to native borders.
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Size
Plant Size at Shipment: (28" H ")
  • Georgia Grown
  • High Quality Guarantee

Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
Spacing: 1.5'
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Rate: Fast

  • Avoid heavy shade that may weaken the upright form.
  • Cut old foliage back in late winter.

Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Common Name: Heavy Metal Switch Grass
Type: Native Ornamental Grass
Mature Height: 4'–5'
Mature Width: 1'–2'
Bloom Color: Pink
Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Year-Round
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Habit: Upright, Dense, and Clumping
Pollinator Friendly: Yes

  • Metallic-blue upright foliage
  • Airy pink summer flowers
  • Yellow fall color
  • Tan winter interest
  • Native wildlife value

Add strong upright metallic-blue foliage and airy pink summer flowers to native borders. Heavy Metal Switch Grass forms a dense vertical clump that keeps its shape well in sun. The foliage turns yellow in fall and tan in winter, while the airy flower clusters persist through the dormant season.

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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