= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
low
shiny pink
fall
3 to 5 ft.
18 to 24 in.
Yes
species is native to most of the United States
sun
USDA zones 4-9
hardy to 7,000 ft.
Heavy Metal switchgrass is a medium-sized, upright ornamental grass. Bred from the native species, it was selected for its metallic-blue leaves.
It grows best during the hot summer months. In early fall, light and airy pink seedheads develop before the leaves turn yellow, adding height to the clump. Seeds persist into winter, creating interest and attracting birds.
Heavy metal switchgrass is a good choice for landscapes in the Colorado Springs area. As a warm season grass, it starts growing in late spring once the temperature warms up. It is strongly upright, never flopping after thunderstorms.
Cut old stems and leaves down in spring before new growth appears.
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