Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Original price
€9,95
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Original price
€16,95
Original price
€9,95
€9,95
-
€16,95
Current price
€9,95
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
'Heavy Metal' is a dense, upright grass with blue-green foliage that turn yellow in autumn. It has red-purple flower plumes and seed heads from summer to early winter.
Overview
Type
Grass
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Arching
Maturity
2-5 yrs
Max Height
1.3m
Max Spread
0.6m
Hardiness
H5
Toxicity
Not toxic
Suggested Uses
Flowering Season
Foliage Season
Growing Conditions
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back in late winter.
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
Drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Soil Types
Loamy, Sandy
Drought Tolerant
No
Flood Tolerant
No
Care & Pests
Pruning
Cut back hard to 10-15cm in late February/March before new growth
Propagation
Care Tips
- Cut back in late winter
- Divide every 3-5 years in spring
- Leave seed heads for winter interest
Common Pests
Diseases