Perennial Farm Marketplace Panicum v. 'Heavy Metal' (Blue Switchgrass) Ornamental Grass, Size-#1 Container, Metallic-Bluish Foliage with Tan Colored Blooms

‘Heavy Metal’ achieves the open, airy look characteristic of Switchgrass, but it manages to be stiff and upright in habit with sensational metallic-blue foliage. This native is drought-tolerant, hot and cold resistant, and never needs staking. Its seed heads float over the delicate blades in late July and August to a height of 4–5', turning tan color over winter. A great wildlife cover. Plant 36” apart.

• Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9. Due to varying agricultural regulations, we do not ship to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and HI.
• Full Sun, Native Cultivar
• ‘Heavy Metal’ achieves the open, airy look characteristic of Switchgrass, but it manages to be stiff and upright in habit with sensational metallic-blue foliage. This native is drought-tolerant, hot and cold resistant, and never needs staking. Its seed heads float over the delicate blades in late July and August to a height of 4–5', turning tan color over winter. A great wildlife cover. Plant 36” apart
• When received, the plant will be in seasonal condition with appropriate foliage. If shipped between November 1st and March 1st, the plant may be dormant and trimmed. Plant is fully rooted in the pot ready for immediate planting
• Deer-Leerious (Highly Deer-Resistant Plants)