Panicum 'Heavy Metal"

The 'Switch' or 'Panic grass' These grasses are known for both their very upright, vertical habit which makes a wonderful accent amongst mixed planting schemes and the fact they also develop strong autumn foliage colours. Topped with the fact that the masses of flower heads although large, contain really small spikelets spaced apart, this gives a nice smoky, misty effect particularly in the late autumn. Flowers arrive from August onwards and the autumn foliage colours turn as the colder weather starts.

This particular Panicum variety is a bit shorter than the others and has stunning, steely blue- grey leaves which turn a red / purple later in the year and flowers of a light pinky -grey.

Ht 1m x Sp 60-70cm

supplied as chunky healthy plants in 9cm pots ready to plant out

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