Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' |
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Heavy Metal Switch Grass |
Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:
Description
This perennial grass will grow 2'-4' tall and 2'-4' wide. It has narrow, blue gray leaves with slender, light flowers that bloom in midsummer. Tall grasses are highly combustible.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.