Heavy Metal Switchgrass
Heavy Metal Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’
Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’
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- Metallic-blue leaves provide a unique color accent in the border.
- Compact, upright growth, ideal for small gardens and borders.
- Open panicles give airy flowers from late summer to autumn.
- Winter-beautiful autumn color with bronze to reddish hues.
- Hardy and low-maintenance, drought- and disease-resistant.
Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ Heavy Metal Switchgrass is a tall, versatile warm-season grass with steel-blue foliage and a sturdy clumping habit, delivering movement and texture to any space.
It thrives in sun, tolerates a range of soils, and offers reliable year‑round presence with cold hardy and drought tolerant traits.
A natural choice for expansive plantings and naturalistic borders, it brings dynamic seasonal color. Shop now to add this standout native to your garden.
Care and watering
Heavy Metal Switchgrass prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water moderately, allowing the top inch to dry between waterings; reduce in winter. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Location and sunlight
Plant in a sunny, open spot with room to reach 3–4 ft tall and wide. Ensure good air circulation to prevent disease and avoid overcrowded beds.
Maintenance and tips
Cut back in late winter to encourage fresh growth; remove dead foliage and debris. Divide every 3–4 years if clumps become crowded. It’s drought tolerant once established and deer resistant.
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' switchgrass is a striking ornamental grass with cool-silvery gray leaves and elegant lines that add architecture.
The open, airy panicles create a soft, moving mass and catch light for a sparkling effect in summer and autumn. It provides a beautiful contrast with colorful perennials and modern plantings.
Excellent ornamental value through texture, color and form — an eyecatcher in every season.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 3 a 5 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Solitaire., Cut flower., Autumn coloration., Group planting., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Brown |
| Leaf color | Grey, Blue |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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