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PANICUM virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Commonly known as Switch grass

Stiff erect blue-grey leaves turning yellow in autumn

Further Reading....

Panicum virgatum - Growing Guide

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Deciduous - stiffer, more erect leaves than the species
Brown or black - purple-brown
Height - 1.2m (4ft)
Spread - 60cm (24in)
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
Ornamental grasses - produces flowers in plumes
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - one of the dominant species of the American long grass praire
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - Canada, USA to Central America
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -