Panicum

'Heavy Metal'

The 'Heavy Metal', also known as blue switch grass, has stiff, upright clumps of powder-blue foliage.  The panicles of pink flowers extend 12-18" above the foliage, which turns a bright yellow in the fall, so it remains attractive throughout the winter.  

Bloom Time:  Mid to Late Summer.

Growth Habit:  3-5' in height, 2-3' in width.

Foliage:  Stiff, Powder-Blue.

Sun/Shade:  Sun, Partial Shade.

Hardiness Zones:  4-10.