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ornamental grass

Heavy Metal switchgrass

A blue-foliage native grass for sunny meadow-style plantings.

upright blue-leaved switchgrass cultivar

Growing Profile

Hardiness
Zones 4a-9a
Sun
full
Soil
loam, clay, sandy
Water
medium
Goals
Curb appeal & color, Pollinators & wildlife, Privacy & screening, Low-maintenance natives

Harvest & Use

steel-blue foliage all season; airy summer plumes

Useful search phrase: Heavy Metal switchgrass.