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PANICUM virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Commonly known as Switch grass

Stiff erect blue-grey leaves turning yellow in autumn
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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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 -
DeciduousStiffer, more erect leaves than the species
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Brown or blackPurple-brown
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BorderSuita a sunny border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
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Ornamental grassesProduces flowers in plumes
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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
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
60cm (24in)
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Panicum virgatum - Growing Guide