Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' ~ Heavy Metal Switch Grass Size:3 GALLON New growth is susceptible to

New growth is susceptible to winter damage

IMAGE:  peganum from Small Dole

they turn dark green and provide a lovely backdrop for the pink flowers

12’ - 18’

Drought and deer tolerant once established

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' ~ Heavy Metal Switch Grass Size:3 GALLON New growth is susceptible toHeavy Metal Switch Grass is a dense fast growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright metallic blue foliage turns yellow in fall and fades to tan in winter. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny pink flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Central and East N. America; GA