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HEAVY METAL SWITCH GRASS

PANICUM VIR HEAVY METAL

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

photo courtesy of Bailey Nursery

Genus: PANICUM
Height: 4-5 Feet Tall
Spread: 2-3 Feet Wide
Color: blue foliage
Light: Full Sun Plants
Full Sun Grass Plants
Type: Grass
Zone: 2
Item: #5241

deer resistant * native roots *

HEAVY METAL SWITCH GRASS

What a favorite! This cultivar is much loved for its stiff, upright habit and metallic blue-gray foliage that retains its upright appearance through the growing season. It does not fall over during heavy rains! Pinkish flower panicles extend above the foliage in July which contrast well with its blue blades. By fall it takes a warm golden tone. Heavy Metal Switch Grass is perfect for naturalized prairies and meadows. Its seed heads provide winter interest.

HIGHLIGHT Current Crop Notes:

con 2: Seed Heads. Nice Foliage. Full Pot.

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PLANT	SIZE	TYPE	GALENA	ADD'L	DIG	SOON
PANICUM VIR HEAVY METAL	con 2		424	0	0	0
PANICUM VIR HEAVY METAL	con 3		4	0	0	0

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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.

(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)

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Planting Tips ⓘ

To help Panicum virgatum types settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in full sun in average, well-draining soil. It is incredibly adaptable, tolerating a wide range of soil conditions, including heavy clay and periodic wetness, and it becomes quite drought-tolerant once its extensive root system is established. Avoid over-fertilizing, as excess nutrients can cause the stems to become weak and prone to flopping. Cut the foliage back to the ground in late winter or early spring to prepare for a fresh season of growth.