| Management number | 240521579 | Release Date | 2026/07/16 | List Price | US$17.10 | Model Number | 240521579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
National Plant Network’s grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening! ‘Heavy Metal’ is a standout ornamental grass prized for its steel-blue metallic foliage and strong upright habit that remains tidy without flopping. It thrives in USDA Zones 4 through 9 in full sun with well-drained or moderately moist soil and adapts well once established. Use it as a vertical accent, mass planting, or backdrop in prairie-style, meadow, or native plantings where its bold form and seasonal color shifts provide year-round interest. Its deer resistant nature adds value in gardens with active wildlife while its excellent drought tolerance makes it a low maintenance choice.
| Plant name | Panicum |
|---|---|
| Plant category | Grasses |
| Color | Blue |
| Plant features | Attract Wildlife, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance, Year-Round Interest |
| Bloom season | All-Season |
| Rec location | Outdoor |
| Light needs | Full Sun |
| Watering frequency | When Dry |
| Mature plant height | 6 ft |
| Plant height | 5 in |
| Plant lifecycle | Perennial |
| Usda hardiness zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Plant form | Seedling Plug |
| Landscape use | Bedding, Foliage, Ornamental/Décor |
| Size | 4" |
| Plant container | Grower Pot |
| Foliage pattern | Solid |
| Brand | National Plant Network |
| Human food producing seeds, plants & trees | N |
| Piece count | 3 |
| Product net content uom | Each |
| Product net content parent | 3 Each |
| Has written warranty | No |
| Assembled product weight | 4 lb |
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form