Description
Features steely-blue leaf color for a striking summer backdrop. Turns shimmery golden yellow in fall before making an elegant statement in the winter landscape.
Planting Partner variety for our “A Sunny Oasis for Pollinators to Visit” garden design.
Variety
Panicum (Switch Grass) 'Heavy Metal'
Approx. Height
48-72" (122-183cm)
Approx. Spread
36" (91cm)
Aftercare Instructions
Cut back plants to 6" (15cm) in late winter, early spring, before new growth appears.
Flowering Time
Midsummer through late fall, with winter interest if not cut back.
Positioning
Sun, Part Shade
Approx. Winter Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9