Panicum 'Heavy Metal' is a native ornamental switch grass. A unique, strongly upright switch grass with striking metallic blue foliage that stands bolt upright without flopping — even in exposed sites. Delicate cloud-like flower heads and excellent yellow-orange fall color. Highly adaptable — thrives in full sun in average, moist or dry soils. An exceptionally tough and reliable native grass for challenging landscape conditions. A top choice for native plant gardens, rain gardens, and naturalistic borders where delicate flower heads and outstanding fall color extend the season of interest.