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Panicum Heavy Metal has green leaves

Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ (Switch Grass)

(Blackbent, Thatchgrass, Twiggy Panic Grass, Wild Redtop, Wobsqua Grass)

Metallic blue foliage turns yellow in fall, stiff upright habit. Pink airy inflorescences appear midsummer. Height 4-5′.

Metallic blue foliage turns yellow in fall, stiff upright habit. Pink airy inflorescences appear midsummer. Deer resistant. Height 4-5'.

Panicum attracts birds and butterflies to the garden. Prefers average, medium to wet soils. Drought tolerant when established. Tolerates air pollution, clay soils, dry soils, occasional flooding and sandy soils. Warm season grass.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Bloom Time(s): July-August