Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Common name: Switchgrass 'Heavy Metal'
The metallic blue foliage has a nice upright shape.
The foliage turns to bright yellow in the fall.
In mid-summer, airy pinkish-beige plumes appear above the foliage.
Use in mass plantings, screening, alongside ponds, and in large containers.
Height: 5-6' (With plumes)
Spread: 2-3'
Exposure: Full sun
Zone: 4-9
Photos credit & courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.