The ornamental grass Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' (blue switch grass) bears showy and bright yellow flowers during early summer to late winter. The showy matte foliage is greyish green and greyish azure in colour and fine in texture. Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' (blue switch grass) bears showy fruit. A specimen plant, Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' (blue switch grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, foundation, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This ornamental grass attracts birds to your garden. Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' tolerates drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. In the fall, Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour, and during the winter it continues to provide interest in your garden.
Cautions
Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
