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Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

Genus: Panicum - Species: virgatum - Family: Poaceae

Phonetic Spelling: PAN-ih-kum ver-GAY-tum HEH-vee MEH-tal

Common Names:

  • Heavy Metal Blue Switch Grass

Tags

fall interest
deer resistant

Quick Facts

  • Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:North America

  • Life Cycle:
    • none
  • Plant Types:
    • Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

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