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Heavy Metal Switchgrass Ornamental Grasses (Panicum Virgatum Heavy Metal)

Add striking colour, height and structure to your garden with Heavy Metal Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal). This distinctive ornamental grass is valued for its upright growth and metallic blue green foliage, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, contemporary planting schemes and naturalistic landscapes.
A popular choice among ornamental grass plants, Heavy Metal Switchgrass creates a strong vertical effect while adding movement and texture. Its distinctive foliage contrasts beautifully with flowering perennials, shrubs and other outdoor plants, helping create a balanced and visually interesting garden.

Medium Growth Rate
Pink Flowers
Deciduous
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Planting Conditions: Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal grows best in full sun and fertile, well drained soil. Water regularly while the plant establishes and during prolonged dry spells. Avoid planting in areas where water collects and the soil remains persistently waterlogged.
Growth Rate: Heavy Metal Switchgrass has a moderate growth rate and forms an upright, clump forming plant. Once established, it provides strong foliage, seasonal flower heads and useful structure through autumn and winter.
12 Month Guarantee On All Plants: Your Heavy Metal Switchgrass is supplied with our 12 Month Guarantee On All Plants, giving you added confidence when ordering from Everything Landscaping.

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	Height cm	Price inc VAT	Planting Density	Plants Quantity
	Heavy Metal Switchgrass Ornamental Grass Pot Grown 2L	Regular price £6.00 Sale price £6.00 Regular price Unit price per
	Heavy Metal Switchgrass Ornamental Grass Pot Grown 5L	Regular price £21.73 Sale price £21.73 Regular price Unit price per
	Heavy Metal Switchgrass Ornamental Grass Pot Grown 7.5L	Regular price £27.23 Sale price £27.23 Regular price Unit price per

	Height cm	Price inc VAT	Planting Density	Pallet Quantity
	Heavy Metal Switchgrass Ornamental Grass Pot Grown 2L (50 Plants)	Regular price £270.00 Sale price £270.00 Regular price Unit price per
	Heavy Metal Switchgrass Ornamental Grass Pot Grown 5L (40 Plants)	Regular price £782.28 Sale price £782.28 Regular price Unit price per
	Heavy Metal Switchgrass Ornamental Grass Pot Grown 7.5L (28 Plants)	Regular price £686.20 Sale price £686.20 Regular price Unit price per

Heavy Metal Switchgrass Description

Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal is an ornamental variety of switchgrass known for its stiff, upright growth and attractive blue green foliage. Its architectural form makes it particularly useful for adding height and structure to mixed borders without creating an untidy appearance.

Often searched for as Heavy Metal ornamental grass, this variety is a practical option for gardeners who want a distinctive grass with a strong vertical habit. Its foliage can create a striking contrast against green shrubs, colourful flowers and other ornamental grasses.

This blue grass plant works well in contemporary gardens, prairie inspired borders and naturalistic planting schemes. It can be planted individually as a feature or grouped with other switchgrass plants to create a more substantial display.

As one of the many perennial plants suitable for garden borders, Heavy Metal Switchgrass returns from its base each year. Its foliage and flower stems can provide seasonal interest into autumn and winter, helping maintain structure after many flowering plants have finished.

Gardeners looking for long grasses to introduce height and movement into a planting scheme may find this variety particularly useful. It combines well with flowering perennials and other perennial plants UK gardeners use for contrasting foliage, texture and seasonal colour.

Pruning Advice

Allow the foliage and flower stems of Heavy Metal Switchgrass to remain standing through autumn and winter. The mature growth adds texture and structure when many other plants have become dormant.

Cut back the old foliage in late winter or early spring before fresh shoots emerge. Wear gardening gloves and use clean, sharp tools, taking care not to damage new growth near the base.

Further Information

Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal
Common Name: Heavy Metal Switchgrass
Plant Type: Ornamental perennial grass
Foliage Colour: Metallic blue green
Habit: Upright and clump forming
Position: Full sun
Soil: Fertile and well drained
Uses: Borders, feature planting, prairie gardens and naturalistic landscapes
Seasonal Interest: Blue green foliage, flower heads and winter structure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heavy Metal Switchgrass?

Heavy Metal Switchgrass is an ornamental variety of Panicum virgatum known for its upright habit and distinctive blue green foliage. It is commonly used to add structure and texture to garden borders.

Does Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal need full sun?

Yes. Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal grows best in full sun, where it can develop healthy foliage and maintain its upright form. Choose a position with well drained soil.

Is Heavy Metal Switchgrass a perennial plant?

Yes. Heavy Metal Switchgrass is a perennial ornamental grass that returns from its base each year under suitable growing conditions. Its old foliage can be left standing through winter before being cut back in spring.

Can Heavy Metal Switchgrass grow with flowering perennials?

Yes. Its upright habit and blue green foliage provide an attractive contrast with flowering perennials, shrubs and other ornamental grasses. Combining different plant heights and textures can create a more dynamic border.

When should Heavy Metal Switchgrass be pruned?

Leave the foliage standing through autumn and winter for seasonal structure. Cut back the previous season's growth in late winter or early spring before new shoots appear.

Delivery & Returns

Enjoy convenient delivery of your Heavy Metal Switchgrass, with free delivery available within 50 miles of our nursery. Deliveries beyond this area may also be available depending on your location and order.

If you're unsure whether your property falls within our delivery area, please contact us before placing your order. Every plant is carefully prepared for delivery to help ensure it arrives in good condition.

For added peace of mind, your Heavy Metal Switchgrass is covered by our 12 Month Guarantee On All Plants.

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