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Heavy Metal Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Switch Grass
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A rigidly upright grass with metallic blue foliage that remains standing straight and tall. Pink-tinted airy blooms appear in July highlighting the color of its blue leaves. Excellent as a backdrop to other grasses, stunning in masses or a great focal point. Yellow fall color.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Adds winter interest.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Heavy Metal Switch Grass get?
About 5' tall and 2' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Heavy Metal Switch Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Heavy Metal Switch Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Heavy Metal Switch Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Heavy Metal Switch Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Heavy Metal Switch Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Heavy Metal Switch Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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