Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

An ornamental grass with a formal upright habit, great for adding vertical interest in the garden.

- Summer foliage is metallic blue-green in colour, which later develops to yellow as the autumn progresses. It naturally forms neat upright clumps, and so does not require a huge amount of space and can grow well in amongst other perennials and shrubs without impacting on their growth.

- From July right throughout autumn, sprays of tiny pink to green to reddish purple flowers are produced, sitting just above the foliage, creating a shimmering hazy display.

- Thrives best and in full sun areas that do not get too wet in the winter. Great for planting in drifts or as stand-alone focal points in flower beds, cottage gardens, prairie-style planting schemes and coastal gardens. The glittery flowers are great in both fresh and dried cut flower arrangements.

- Should be cut back to 4-6 inches in March/April to allow for lush fresh growth for the upcoming growing season. Can be slow to re-grow again in the spring, but takes off once warmer summer temperatures set in. 

- Height and Spread approx. 120-150cm x 60-100cm. 

- Supplied in a 9cm pot