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Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal Blue Switch Grass

11 years ago

Hi everyone...I'm new to ornamental grasses and have a sunny spot in the back of one of my beds where a heavy metal should fit right in. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any in my central Iowan town yards and garden centers. Can you share pictures of your heavy metals in your gardens please? Thanks :).

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11 years ago
A grouping of 3 plants shown in different seasons. I started 6 more plants this spring from root sections, they were easy to dig out.

Closeup in late summer 2014 with little bluestem in front

Same clump wide shot

February 2015 prior to cutting back

Wide shot in late afternoon sun, P. 'Heavy Metal' to the right of photo

May 2015 behind a swath of Mexican Feather Grass
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