Heavy Metal Switch Grass
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The Grass 'Heavy Metal Switch Grass', Panicum virgatum, is also known as Blue Switch Grass. The 'Heavy Metal' switch grass has a striking metallic blue leaf color. It has a very upright, erect growth habit and will not fall over in a heavy rain. In autumn, pink flowers are formed and the fall leaf color is yellow.The loose, broad, weeping plumes of purple-green spikelets, bloom stalks rise above the foliage. It is quite handsome when used in groups. It thrives in full to partial sun.
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The Grass 'Heavy Metal Switch Grass', Panicum virgatum, is also known as Blue Switch Grass. The 'Heavy Metal' switch grass has a striking metallic blue leaf color. It has a very upright, erect growth habit and will not fall over in a heavy rain. In autumn, pink flowers are formed and the fall leaf color is yellow.The loose, broad, weeping plumes of purple-green spikelets, bloom stalks rise above the foliage. It is quite handsome when used in groups. It thrives in full to partial sun.
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