Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' ~ Heavy Metal Switch Grass Size:3 GALLON Can cut back in spring

Can cut back in spring before bloom to reduce height

but tolerates part sun in hot southern climates

then after the first frost turns candy-apple-red mixed with scarlet

Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils

Will turn brown if the soil dries out

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' ~ Heavy Metal Switch Grass Size:3 GALLON Can cut back in springHeavy Metal Switch Grass is a dense fast growing ornamental grass native to the prairies of North America. The stiff upright metallic blue foliage turns yellow in fall and fades to tan in winter. In mid summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny pink flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter. Prefers part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Central and East N. America; GA