Panicum Heavy Metal, commonly referred to as 'Heavy Metal' switchgrass, is a warm-season ornamental grass known for its upright and sturdy growth habit. It features striking metallic-blue foliage that transforms into a golden hue in the fall and a tan color in the winter. This native North American plant is drought-tolerant, salt-tolerant, and adaptable to various soil types, thriving in full sun. It typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet and provides winter interest with its attractive seed heads. Additionally, it serves as a valuable food source and cover for wildlife.  This offer contains 1 growing plant in a 4" pot.

- Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
- Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9.
- Annual or Perennial: Perennial
- Bloom: id to Late summer.  Pink tinted flower plumes in mid to late summer.
- Exposure: Full sun
- Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established.
- Heat Tolerant: Yes
- Cold Hardy: Yes
- Disease Resistant: Yes.
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Rabbit Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Attracts Pollinators: Yes
- Mature Height: 3 to 5feet
- Mature Width: 2 to 3 feet
- Product Ships: This product ships only within the continental United States