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Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' - Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Switchgrass

'Heavy Metal' Switchgrass has blue-green foliage that is very upright, with attractive seedheads appearing in July and lasting throughout the winter. One of the earliest Switchgrasses introduced to the trade like all the Panicums this is an important seed source to feed winter birds.  Selected by Kurt Bluemel.

Height 48 Inches

Spread 24 Inches

Bloom Color Ivory/Buff

USDA Hardiness Zone 4

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