Name: Panicum v Heavy Metal #1
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Panicum v Heavy Metal #1
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Heavy Metal Blue Switchgrass

Metallic-blue leaves, upright form, airy bloom panicles in autumn

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Stiffly upright metallic blue grass with a very attractive form. The color remains true through the season until fall when it turns a bright yellow. 4' tall

Botanical Name- Panicum v Heavy Metal

Pronunciation- PAN-ih-kum vee

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width-

Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Foliage

Bloom Time- Late summer

Companion Plants- Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (tall, late-season color)

Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (sparrows), cover for beneficial insects

Plant Habit- Grass

Care Rating- Easy

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP45

Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back old stems in late winter; prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Trimming Instructions- Cut back to the ground in late winter before new growth emerges.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil and avoid heavy irrigation to keep plants upright.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone

Possible Issues- Rust, smut

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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