Scientific Name
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Common Name
Heavy Metal blue switch grass

Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Height: 5'
Light Requirements: Sun
Soil/Moisture: Moisture tolerant
Form/Texture: Upright
Inflorescence: Pink tones in inflorescence; good cut flower
Comments: Metallic blue foliage; seldom falls over; salt tolerant
Cultivars: --
 

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