Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
$19.95 / 1G
Switch Grass ·
Description
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal', commonly known as Switch Grass, is a clump-forming ornamental grass or sedge valued for its pink flowers during summer. It typically matures 4–5 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Warm-temperate and tropical regions worldwide; switchgrass is native across much of North America. The seeds provide a food source for birds and small mammals. In the landscape, it works well in border, mass planting, and container. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to black walnut, deer, and drought.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal 'Heavy Metal' is valued for its ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal contribution.
Native Range
Warm-temperate and tropical regions worldwide; switchgrass is native across much of North America
| Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal | |
| Switch Grass | |
| No | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| Warm-temperate and tropical regions worldwide; switchgrass is native across much of North America | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |
| 5 - 9 | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun | |
| 4 - 5 ft | |
| 1 - 2 ft |
| Yes | |
| None | |
| Yellow | |
| Birds | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| None | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Fall, Summer, Winter |