Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal

Native switchgrass is easy to grow and great for beginners and is ideal for vertical accents and containers. Forming 4-5’ tall vase like clumps, ‘Heavy Metal' has strong vertical/upright stems that develop blue/green/silver while maintaining an airy slightly open appearance. As the season grows long this grass becomes a tall strong dominant feature in the garden, and in late summer light green panicles rise gently above the foliage, making for an elaborate show through fall and well into the winter. Many gardeners focus solely on the visual elements of gardening. Color, texture and orientation all play a big role in visual garden design. Switchgrass has many stunning visual characteristics, but the peaceful swishing and rustling sounds it makes in a gentle breeze will also enhance the soundscape of your garden. Switchgrass is a very versatile plant. It can be used as a specimen plant to break up a garden and offer important vertical height and unique textures. It can be used to provide