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    PANICUM virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead' and PANICUM virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Morning Light' and PANICUM virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
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    PANICUM virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

    Commonly known as Switch grass

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    Stiff erect blue-grey leaves turning yellow in autumn
     
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    • 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
    • Deciduous
      Stiffer, more erect leaves than the species
    • Brown or black
      Purple-brown
    • Border
      Suita a sunny border
    • Fully hardy
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
       
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